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Gold-Thread Embroidered Skouphia

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Gold-thread embroidered skouphia (skull-cap) with seed pearls; part of the composite bridal head-dress of Astypalaia island. 19th c. Gift of Dorothea Mela.

19th c.

0.22m

EE 3064

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