Armband

CultureCentral Asia or Iran, Tekke
Titles
  • Armband
Datelate 19th–early 20th century
MediumSilver; fire-gilded and chased, with table-cut carnelians.
Dimensions4 1/4 × 3 1/16 × 2 3/8 in. (10.8 × 7.8 × 6.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Louise Nasr
Object number2023.587
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
112M Islamic Art Gallery
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DescriptionArmbands in tapered cylindrical cuff forms were worn in pairs. This armband is divided into four registers embellished with fire-gilded
arabesques patterns centered on bright carnelians. Larger armbands would have covered the arm from wrist to elbow. The striking patterns
and bold forms seen here are typical of Turkmen jewelry.
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Overall front
mid–late 19th century
Silver; fire-gilded and chased, with decorative wire, chains, openwork, and table-cut carnelians.
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Overall front
late 19th–early 20th century
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Overall front
20th century (probably)
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Overall front
20th century
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