Dorsal Plait Ornament, One of a Pair

late 19th–early 20th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: Dorsal Plait Ornament, One of a Pair
Date: late 19th–early 20th century
Geography: Attributed to Turkmenistan
Medium: Silver, fire-gilded and chased, with wire chains, embossed pendants, and table-cut carnelians; probably missing connecting chain
Dimensions: H. 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm)
W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2022
Object Number: 2022.465.9a
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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