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Carnelian - Silver - Talisman
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Carnelian - Silver - Talisman

Ottoman silver talismanic amulet pendant (hamail / muska) with suspended coins and charms. 19th century (circa 1850–1900). Origin: Ottoman Empire, likely Anatolia (Turkey) or the Balkans (Bosnia / Macedonia). Style: Ottoman folk jewellery, talismanic and protective amulet tradition within Islamic folk belief. Functional, wearable object rather than court or elite jewellery. Materials: Low-grade Ottoman silver (typical of folk jewellery) with original dark patina. Central red stone bead, likely carnelian (agate), traditionally used against the evil eye. Description: Hand-assembled silver chains and links supporting multiple Ottoman silver coins (tughra visible), used decoratively and not modern reproductions. Crescent-shaped charm symbolising protection and lunar power. The central red bead functions as a spacer and talismanic core. Colours: Silver-grey metal with deep red stone accent.

No. 100980074

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Carnelian - Silver - Talisman

Carnelian - Silver - Talisman

Ottoman silver talismanic amulet pendant (hamail / muska) with suspended coins and charms.
19th century (circa 1850–1900).

Origin: Ottoman Empire, likely Anatolia (Turkey) or the Balkans (Bosnia / Macedonia).

Style: Ottoman folk jewellery, talismanic and protective amulet tradition within Islamic folk belief. Functional, wearable object rather than court or elite jewellery.

Materials: Low-grade Ottoman silver (typical of folk jewellery) with original dark patina. Central red stone bead, likely carnelian (agate), traditionally used against the evil eye.

Description: Hand-assembled silver chains and links supporting multiple Ottoman silver coins (tughra visible), used decoratively and not modern reproductions. Crescent-shaped charm symbolising protection and lunar power. The central red bead functions as a spacer and talismanic core.

Colours: Silver-grey metal with deep red stone accent.

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