Artist
Unknown
CultureCentral Asia or Afghanistan
Titles
- Pectoral disc ornament
Date20th century (probably)
MediumSilver, with decorative wire, turquoise and coral beads, decorative loop-in-loop chains, embossed pendants, and cabochon carnelians
DimensionsAs worn: 13 7/16 × 6 1/8 × 3/8 in. (34.1 × 15.5 × 1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Louise Nasr
Object number2023.588
Not on view
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Department
Art of the Islamic WorldsObject Type
Exhibition HistoryNever published or exhibited.
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Catalogue raisonnén/a
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