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    "label": "Turban Ornament (Sarpech)",
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    "title": "Turban Ornament (Sarpech)",
    "description": "This type of ornament would have been affixed to the front of a turban as an emblem of high noble status. The raised central element mimics the shape of an eagle feather or plume.",
    "date": "1800s",
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    "dimensionsRaw": "Overall: 10.2 x 8.4 cm (4 x 3 5/16 in.)",
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    "tec": "Gilt silver with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, topaz, blue sapphires, yellow sapphire",
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