Turkmen Tribal Silver Gilded Cuff Bracelet with Carnelian Cabochons – Central Asia XX Century
$239.08 $318.78
Open rigid silver cuff with partial fire gilding, centered with an oval carnelian cabochon set in a closed bezel. Two additional carnelian cabochons are mounted symmetrically on the shoulders.
The central field features engraved and gilded stylized scroll motifs arranged along a strict axial symmetry. Upper and lower borders are reinforced with applied twisted wire, a recurrent technical feature in Turkmen silversmithing. Plain interior.
This bracelet belongs to the Turkmen female adornment tradition, characterized by the strong contrast between high-grade silver, partial gilding, and red carnelian, typical of Central Asian tribal production of the 20th century.
Even patina; wear consistent with age.
AGE: Mid 20th century
MATERIAL: High grade silver.
SIZE: 55 mm (see photos)
WEIGHT: 93 grams
OVERALL CONDITION:
Very good condition, with high quality workmanship.
REFERENCES:
- Orfèvres lointains / bijoux d'Asie, d'Afrique, d'Océanie et d'Amérique, collection de Colette et Jean-Pierre Ghysels, France Borel, 1995, Hazan, p.123
- A World of Bracelets, Anne Van Cutsem, 2003, SKIRA, p.151
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