late 19th-early 20th century
Central Asia or Iran district,
Iran
Iran
Object qualities
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Objectaccessories (earrings, bags, cigarette cases, etc.): Qur'an holder
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumSilver, fire gilded with openwork and stamped decoration, silver beads and table cut carnelians.
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Size12 5/8 x 5 1/8 in. (32.1 x 13 cm)
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Geography detailsAttributed to
Central Asia or Iran district,
Iran -
Country today
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Datelate 19th-early 20th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Group of Turkman Ornaments, nos. 2018.922.1–.6a, .6b
These bold silver ornaments come from the world of the Turkman tribes of Central Asia. Some of the forms such as the lozenge shaped amulet holder or Quran box relate to the styles of jeweled arts of the courts and urban centers. But most of these large and vibrant ornaments are a final expression of the unique sensibility of the Turkman people as their nomadic life gives way to modernity.
