Earrings

Unknown

20th century · Gold · Islamic Art

Uzbek women wore a wide assortment of jewelry including head ornaments, earrings, pectoral ornaments, bracelets, and rings. Earrings of this shape were widely popular in Central Asia and might include precious stones and glass, or as seen here, may utilize filigree and granulation as decorative techniques.

Artist

Unknown

Date

20th century

Medium

Gold

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Purchase, Hess Foundation Gift, 1972