Afghanistan
9 cm high 10 cm width
19th century
Sourced in Afghanistan and likely came via Buchara. Has face of a lion with geometrical and floral niello decoration over its entire surface. Spring-loaded closure lever with a suspension-ring. Beautiful workmanship and state of preservation.
Antiques.co.uk Ref: KDUDRB27
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as an English teacher has taken me to Asia, Africa and the Middle
East. It is this travel that set me on the road to antiques and
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the hunt and the interesting people I meet along the way.