Pair of Pectoral Ornaments

late 19th–early 20th century

Not on view

This pair of bold silver ornaments comes from the world of the Turkmen tribes of Central Asia. Some of the forms such as the lozenge-shaped pectoral pieces relate to the styles of jeweled arts of the courts and urban centers while most of these large and vibrant ornaments are a final expression of the unique sensibility of the Turkmen people as their nomadic life gives way to modernity.

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Title: Pair of Pectoral Ornaments
Date: late 19th–early 20th century
Geography: Attributed to Central Asia or Iran
Medium: Silver; with false granulation stamped and bead decoration, glass or colored stones, silver link chains, and bells/beads
Dimensions: with chains: H. 24 1/4 iin. (61.6 cm)
W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
without chains: H. 18 1/4 in. (46.4 cm)
W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2021
Object Number: 2021.39.5a, b
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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