Bracelet
Granulation and the use of semiprecious stones enhanced the simple appearance of shee-metal jewelry. Granulation and filigree work were two of the most common techniques used in Islamic jewelry.
Artwork Details
- Title: Bracelet
- Date: 12th century
- Geography: Attributed to Iran
- Medium: Sheet gold with granulation and twisted wires set with tourmalines
- Classification: Jewelry
- Credit Line: The Alice and Nasli Heeramaneck Collection, Gift of Alice Heeramaneck, 1980
- Object Number: 1980.541.2
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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dated 531 AH/1137 CE
ca. 1180
first half 11th century
Muhammad ibn Badr al-Din Jajarmi (Iranian, active 1340s)
dated 741 AH/1340–41 CE
Ja`far ibn Muhammad ibn `Ali
dated 577 AH/1181–82 CE
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