Pendant, One of a Pair

Unknown

19th century · Silver, coral, amber, turquoise · Islamic Art

These ornaments, with their generous use of turquoise and coral, are typical of nineteenth century Uzbekistan. They may have been worn as earrings, or possibly as pendants, and would have been part of an ensemble of jewels, including necklaces, head and hair ornaments, bracelets and rings.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Silver, coral, amber, turquoise

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891