An Ottoman turquoise and garnet inlaid drop pendant, Ottoman Empire, ca. 15th - 17th century Medium - Bronze This particular scarab is not

This particular scarab is not only a superb example in terms of scale and condition

The fine quality of casting and state of preservation suggest this was a valued object

"The wild goat and Fikellura styles: some speculations" OJA 11 (1992) pp

the body conforms to the usual scarabaeus sacer

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An Ottoman turquoise and garnet inlaid drop pendant, Ottoman Empire, ca. 15th - 17th century Medium - Bronze This particular scarab is notA lovely openwork gold pendant with garnet cabochon and turquoise inlays. With delicate gold filigree on the reverse side, the gold frames five round garnets and five small turquoise teardrops with an open center. A beautiful pendant with matching earrings shown in the third photo and sold separately. Medium: Garnet, turquoise, gold Dimensions: Pendant length: 3 4 inch (1. 9 cm). Strung on a 20 inch 14K yellow gold chain. Condition: The pendant is