Carnelian - Silver - Talisman





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Ottoman silver talismanic amulet pendant from Türkiye, Islamic folk jewellery dating to circa 1850–1900, weighing 20 g, 9 cm long and 2 cm wide, with one carnelian main stone (1 ct) and no laboratory report.
Description from the seller
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.
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.

