Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Oleg Kalashnikov |
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Duwwah al-mehdor earring pendant
Tahala, Morocco Early 20th century Silver, cloisonné enameled, inlaid with glass Diam: 10 cm Gift of S. Derhy, Paris Accession number: B72.0681 |
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This type of jewelry was characteristically worn by Jewish women of the Sous region of southern Morocco. The cloisonné style of enamel decoration was typical of local Jewish craftsmanship. Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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