Ornament, One of a Pair

first half 19th century

Not on view

These teardrop shaped ornaments are made in typical nineteenth century Uzbek style, and utilize turquoise and carnelian beads. It is unclear where on the body they would have been worn, but they would certainly have been part of an ensemble of jewels, including necklaces, head and hair ornaments, bracelets and rings. The teardrop shaped motif known variously as paisley or buta (flame) is best known from Indian art, but also appears in some Uzbek textiles and other adornments, such as here.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Ornament, One of a Pair
Date: first half 19th century
Geography: Made in present-day Uzbekistan, Bukhara or Samarqand
Medium: Gold, turquoise, carnelian, feather
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Object Number: 91.1.1150
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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