Morocco, Essaouira probably, late 19th - early 20th century
Silver and silver gilt openwork and chased, the center is decorated with a silver and gold filigree, forming a flower with six petals. The alternation of gold and silver continues around the barb. (Small lack in the center).
L. 15.5 cm. B.P. 142g.
The "tortoise" or "fekroun" is a rectangular box, open at the ends for the passage of the belt. The decoration is of an incredible diversity and the most precious models are in gold, or silver gilded like ours.
Private collection Mr. A., Paris.
M.-R. Rabaté, 1999, p.75, for a very similar model from the Thau Collection.
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