Curious old Yomud collar button in gilded silver and carnelian soldered on a Baloch bracelet

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The gulkaya, originating from the Yomud Turkmen tribes, is a button used to close the collar of a garment.
Made of fire-gilt silver and carnelian appliques.

AGE: early 20th century

MATERIAL: silver, gold, carnelian

SIZE (diameter): 60 mm (see photos)

WEIGHT: 31 grams

OVERALL CONDITION:
Good condition, with high quality workmanship.
Excellent wear from age and usage.

REFERENCE:
- Jewellery from the Orient, Treasures from the Bir collection, Wolf-Dieter Seiwert, ARNOLDSCHE, 2009, p.232

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