Armband with Bells, Rings, and Thimbles, One of a Pair

late 19th century

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Artwork Details

Title: Armband with Bells, Rings, and Thimbles, One of a Pair
Date: late 19th century
Geography: Country of Origin Central Asia or Northern Afghanistan
Medium: Silver, fire-gilded and chased, with decorative wire and applied decoration, loop-in-loop chains with bells, and turquoises
Dimensions: 13 5/8 x 3 in. (34.6 x 7.6 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2022
Object Number: 2022.465.13a
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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