CultureCentral Asia or Iran
Titles
- Amulet Holder or Element of a Pectoral Ornament
Date20th century
MediumSilver, fire-gilded, with decorative wire, embossing, stamped beading, turquoise beads, and glass stones
DimensionsAs worn: 16 7/8 × 3 9/16 × 1/2 in. (42.8 × 9 × 1.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Louise Nasr
Object number2023.589
Non exposé
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Department
Art of the Islamic WorldsObject Type
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20th century (probably)
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2023.588
late 19th–early 20th century
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2023.586
mid–late 19th century
Silver; fire-gilded and chased, with decorative wire, chains, openwork, and table-cut carnelians.
2023.585
late 19th–early 20th century
Silver; fire-gilded and chased, with table-cut carnelians.
2023.587
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16th–17th century
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; painted, gilded, and lacquered pasteboard binding
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Heinrich Rappost the Elder
1585
Wax on slate, set with stones and pearls, coat of arms painted on vellum, in a copper fire-gilt and engraved case
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Egyptian faience beads, coral, carnelian, and other stones and materials
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Bob Bugnand
1960–1969
Raw silk, satin silk, gold embroidery thread, beads, brilliants, and stones
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