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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Any Jewelry, post: 5902419, member: 2844&quot;]It is gorgeous, spart.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie49" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I agree old and possibly the Stans. That heavy coiled technique is used in other parts of Asia as well, so it is worth looking further. That wire circle decoration is also found in different parts of Asia, including Afghanistan. And snakes, symbols of the earth, fertility, and protection in many parts of the world.</p><p><br /></p><p>The style bears no resemblance at all to Achaemenid silver and gold items, I have no idea how that link came about. But as we know, once one seller uses it, others follow.</p><p><br /></p><p>The patina and wear are consistent with daily use for several decades, just like most ethnic jewellery. That is one of many things that makes ethnic jewellery so attractive.</p><p><br /></p><p>Below, similar wear on the circle and spiral decoration of my 20th century Afghan silver and lapis (base) kohl bottle.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]417336[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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