Pectoral Disc Ornament

late 19th–early 20th century

Not on view

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Title: Pectoral Disc Ornament
Date: late 19th–early 20th century
Geography: Attributed to Central Asia or Iran
Medium: Silver, twisted silver wire chains, table cut carnelian and turquoise beads
Dimensions: H. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2014
Object Number: 2014.714.5
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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