Christian amulet?

dennee · 13th September 2007, 05:22 PM

My understanding of the association of Mary with the crescent moon is that it is a bit of transference of the symbolism from "pagan" worship of Diana and Artemis as Christianity spread over, and to some extent accommodated remnant beliefs and practices of, the classical world.

rand · 13th September 2007, 06:19 PM

Hey Erlikhan,

Believe the Armenian, Georgian and Caucasian segments of the Ottoman empire to be a mainly a Christian area. Isn't the Armenia the first Christian country in the world and also isn't the first Christian church built there also?

rand

rand · 2nd October 2007, 10:37 PM

Found these references from Hundred and One Antiques sold section.

"TURKISH OTTOMAN HORSE ORNAMENT

Turkish Ottoman horse neck ornament, such unusual horse ornaments were popular among the Ottoman cavalry Sipahi during the period of the 17th and 18th century as a symbol of bravery. The ornaments were made of boar tusks and mounted in gold, silver or brass. This particular one is mounted in beautifully decorated silver. The photocopy is from the catalogue of Ottoman militaria taken from the Turks by allied forces in the battle of Vienna in 1683. The Pendent is 4 7/8 inches long and 3 ½ inches high. "

Also this photo of a different one.....

"TURKISH OTTOMAN HORSE TACK BEYKOZ GLASS BEADS
[Item M36]

SOLD--Antique Turkish Ottoman horse tack in the provincial style with a boar tusks ornament. Such unusual horse ornaments were popular among the Ottoman cavalry Sipahi during the period of the 17th - 19th century as a symbol of bravery. The ornaments were made of boar tusks and mounted in gold, silver or brass. This particular one is mounted in brass decorated with Beykoz glass beads on a leather string (the leather string and coins are probably a later replacement).The tusk has some cracks and a large chip. The entire length of the tack is 76cm (30 in); The Pendant is 9cm (3 ½ in) long and 7, 5cm (3 in) high "

Both are quotes from item description...

rand

13th September 2007, 06:19 PM	#2
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Armenian, Georgian and Caucasian Hey Erlikhan, Believe the Armenian, Georgian and Caucasian segments of the Ottoman empire to be a mainly a Christian area. Isn't the Armenia the first Christian country in the world and also isn't the first Christian church built there also? rand

2nd October 2007, 10:37 PM	#3
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Found these references from Hundred and One Antiques sold section. "TURKISH OTTOMAN HORSE ORNAMENT Turkish Ottoman horse neck ornament, such unusual horse ornaments were popular among the Ottoman cavalry Sipahi during the period of the 17th and 18th century as a symbol of bravery. The ornaments were made of boar tusks and mounted in gold, silver or brass. This particular one is mounted in beautifully decorated silver. The photocopy is from the catalogue of Ottoman militaria taken from the Turks by allied forces in the battle of Vienna in 1683. The Pendent is 4 7/8 inches long and 3 ½ inches high. " Also this photo of a different one..... "TURKISH OTTOMAN HORSE TACK BEYKOZ GLASS BEADS [Item M36] SOLD--Antique Turkish Ottoman horse tack in the provincial style with a boar tusks ornament. Such unusual horse ornaments were popular among the Ottoman cavalry Sipahi during the period of the 17th - 19th century as a symbol of bravery. The ornaments were made of boar tusks and mounted in gold, silver or brass. This particular one is mounted in brass decorated with Beykoz glass beads on a leather string (the leather string and coins are probably a later replacement).The tusk has some cracks and a large chip. The entire length of the tack is 76cm (30 in); The Pendant is 9cm (3 ½ in) long and 7, 5cm (3 in) high " Both are quotes from item description... rand Attached Images

13th September 2007, 05:22 PM	#1
dennee Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: College Park, MD Posts: 186	My understanding of the association of Mary with the crescent moon is that it is a bit of transference of the symbolism from "pagan" worship of Diana and Artemis as Christianity spread over, and to some extent accommodated remnant beliefs and practices of, the classical world.