Gold Head Ornaments

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18th–mid-20th century · Gold; fabricated from sheet and wire, chased, and set with rubies, emeralds, topaz, pearls, and glass · Islamic Art

Referred to as "khoras kbach" (rams horns) or "khoras amara" (very ornate rings) ear ornaments such as 65.265.1–.2 were suspended alongside the ear from a chain that was attached to another ornate jewel (such as 65.265.6–.7) affixed to a diadem or a headscarf. Jewelry of this type has been attributed to Fes, Tetouan or Tangiers, and appears in several 19th and 20th century paintings depicting Moroccan Jewish weddings and gatherings.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th–mid-20th century

Medium

Gold; fabricated from sheet and wire, chased, and set with rubies, emeralds, topaz, pearls, and glass

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Charles A. Poindexter, 1965