Dorsal Plait Ornament

late 19th–early 20th century

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Title: Dorsal Plait Ornament
Date: late 19th–early 20th century
Geography: Attributed to Central Asia or Iran
Medium: Silver; fire-gilded with stamped and applique decoration, table cut carnelians, Persian silver coins, loop-in-loop chains, and semi-spherical bells
Dimensions: H. 22 7/8 in. (58.1 cm)
W. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2011
Object Number: 2011.584.7
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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