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18 March 21

Bridal diadem from Pogoni Epirus inspired by the Byzantine tradition. It is made of gilded silver, cast plaques ending cypress and cockerels, symbols of longevity and fertility. Colorful stones and floral appendages emphasize the joy of marriage.

Bridal diadem from Pogoni Epirus inspired by the Byzantine tradition. It is…

18 March 21

Gilded "yiordani" (necklace) from Epirus. It is decorated with appendages and colorful stones which depict birds. It has apotropaic character.

Gilded "yiordani" (necklace) from Epirus. It is decorated with appendages and colorful…

18 March 21

Silver "kleidotiri" (small clasp) from Lountza, N. Epirus. It is decorated with flowers, "lachouria", Byzantine double-headed eagles, birds and dragons.

Silver "kleidotiri" (small clasp) from Lountza, N. Epirus. It is decorated with…

18 March 21

Belt with "korona" (crown) from Soufli, Thrace. It was offered by the groom to the bride during the engagement. It's a gilded belt, with the typical clasp in the middle, the "korona", enameled and decorated with symbolic representations for ensuring the h

Belt with "korona" (crown) from Soufli, Thrace. It was offered by the…

18 March 21

Gold necklace from Adrianople. Cast and carved elements are joined with rings that form a line which surrounds the neck and ends up in two curved cast plaques decorated with engraved flowers.

Gold necklace from Adrianople. Cast and carved elements are joined with rings…

18 March 21

"Korona" (crown) from Thrace. It is made of gilded cast metal and decorated with a floral garland and two birds facing each other, symbolic representations of the bride and groom.

"Korona" (crown) from Thrace. It is made of gilded cast metal and…

18 March 21

Gilded bracelet from Asia Minor. It is made with the casting and filigree technique. It bears rosettes, gold coins, colorful glass and corals in a vertical layout.

Gilded bracelet from Asia Minor. It is made with the casting and…

18 March 21

Gilded buckle from Safranbolu, Pontus. It consists of curved round cast plaques with stylized crowns on the edges. It bears corals, flowers made of enamel, mastoid edges and stylized bees.

Gilded buckle from Safranbolu, Pontus. It consists of curved round cast plaques…

18 March 21

Gilded buckle from Safranbolu, Pontus. The surface is covered with enamel, multi-colored stones and corals while thin chains ending in appendages that form corals.

Gilded buckle from Safranbolu, Pontus. The surface is covered with enamel, multi-colored…

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