Greek Jewellery
Neohellenic Jewellery
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| Fig 35 Bracelet from Attica. Athens, Benaki Museum, inv. no Ea 280. |
| Fig 36 The bridal costume of Attica for women of lower social rank features multicoloured embroidery on the hem of the shift and on the sleeves of the 'tzakos', reminiscent of Byzantine mosaics. Athens, Benaki Museum. |
| Fig 37 Gilded jewellery from Attica. 19th century. Frontlet and kerchief-pins from the impressive Attica headdress and the bridal pectoral ornament with hanging imitation, gold coins. The ancient custom of women decorating the head is widespread, while the decorative style of the works alludes to the Byzantine age. Athens, Benaki Museum inv. nos. Ea 273, 291, 292, 2134. |