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These ornaments, with their generous use of turquoise and coral, are typical of nineteenth century Uzbekistan. They may have been worn as earrings, or possibly as pendants, and would have been part of an ensemble of jewels, including necklaces, head and hair ornaments, bracelets and rings.
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Title: Pendant, One of a Pair
Date: 19th century
Geography: Attributed to present-day Uzbekistan
Medium: Silver, coral, amber, turquoise
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Object Number: 91.1.1117
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