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Collecting Turkmen Jewelry: The Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf Collection

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Collecting Turkmen Jewelry: The Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf Collection

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In conjunction with the exhibition Turkmen Jewelry from the Collection of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf (on view October 9, 2012, through February 24, 2013), Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf discuss their collecting practices and connection to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. From the first few pieces that grew into a large collection of traditional Turkmen jewelry, the couple's appreciation for the jewelry has followed them for decades and allowed them to develop unique insights into the practice of collecting.

The exhibition is made possible by the Hagop Kevorkian Fund.

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Textile Fragments with Irises

Object Name:
Fragments
Date:
mid-17th century
Geography:
Iran
Medium:
Silk, metal wrapped thread; lampas
Dimensions:
Fragment a: H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) W. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm) Fragment b: H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm) W. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm) Mount a: H. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm) W. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm) D. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm) Mount b: H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm) W. 12 in. (30.5 cm) D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
Classification:
Textiles
Credit Line:
Rogers Fund, 1909
Accession Number:
09.50.1110a, b

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  • Description

    These rectangular silk textile fragments are decorated with a repeat pattern of accurately rendered purple irises and daisylike flowers, all set against a shimmering gilt background. The texture and detailing of the irises is particularly naturalistic, and the overall realism and elegance of the work suggest a master weaver working from a well-conceived cartoon.

  • Provenance

    Friedrich FischbachCollection, Wiesbaden (until 1909; sold to Dr. Voos for MMA)

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