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| Lot# & Name: |
683. Afghanistan Silver Bracelets with Fire Gold Plating & Stones (2) |
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| Estimate: |
$1,400-$1,600 |
| Current High Bid: |
$0.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$0.00 |
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| Category: |
Asian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Miscellaneous
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| Culture or Country: |
Afghanistan.
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| Period: |
Ca. 19th century.
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| Size: |
3-3/8”H. & 2-3/4”W. |
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| Description: |
Antique Silver Bracelet with Fire Gold Plating and Semi-precious stones. Although nominally Sunni Muslim, the Turkmen kept many of their pre-Islamic customs and beliefs, which were often embodied in the jewelry they made and worn. Turkmen silver jewelry carried deep symbolic meanings and often marked an individual’s passage from one stage of life to another. From a very early age, a woman started wearing jewelry whose shapes and materials were believed to ensure her ability to bear healthy children later in life. The amount of embellishments a girl wore increased as she approached marriageable age. In addition, silver jewelry believed toward off evil and illness was worn by men, women, and especially by children. Jewelry was a significant financial investment, as it was handcrafted from precious materials. There were cases when, in times of dire need, a woman would part with her jewelry in order to help the survival of the tribe. Significant in size and weight, Turkmen jewelry objects were made of silver, decorated with semi-precious stones, and sometimes gilded for an added color effect and value. both are in exc. cond. |
| Provenance: |
Private American collection. Ex. Beverly Hills Collection. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$53.00 |
| International: |
$110.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Afghanistan Silver Bracelets with Fire Gold Plating & Stones (2)
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