19th C. Central Asian Nickel Silver Bracelet + Belt
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Description
**Originally Listed At $200**
Central Asia, probably Turkmenistan or surrounding regions, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine bracelet and belt set from Central Asia. The penannular bracelet is formed from nickel silver and features a twisted band capped with 4 vermilion-hued cabochons - 3 glass and 1 carnelian. The belt is formed from cupronickel and features 30 individual panels as well as an end cap that surround a supple leather belt strip. The obverse of each panel features an intricate, interwoven vine motif with foliate projections from the midsections and one end. Size (belt): 32.75" L x 0.75" W (83.2 cm x 1.9 cm); (bracelet): 3.6" W x 2.625" H (9.1 cm x 6.7 cm); (wrist opening): 1.1" W (2.8 cm)
Provenance: ex private Connecticut, USA collection
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#169751
Central Asia, probably Turkmenistan or surrounding regions, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine bracelet and belt set from Central Asia. The penannular bracelet is formed from nickel silver and features a twisted band capped with 4 vermilion-hued cabochons - 3 glass and 1 carnelian. The belt is formed from cupronickel and features 30 individual panels as well as an end cap that surround a supple leather belt strip. The obverse of each panel features an intricate, interwoven vine motif with foliate projections from the midsections and one end. Size (belt): 32.75" L x 0.75" W (83.2 cm x 1.9 cm); (bracelet): 3.6" W x 2.625" H (9.1 cm x 6.7 cm); (wrist opening): 1.1" W (2.8 cm)
Provenance: ex private Connecticut, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#169751
Condition
Bracelet and belt are wearable as shown. Bracelet has bending to cabochon bezels and light encrustations, and belt has light abrasions to some panels and stickiness to a couple, but both are intact and very good. Lightest orange-red cabochon on bracelet is the carnelian. Great patina throughout.
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19th C. Central Asian Nickel Silver Bracelet + Belt
Estimate $100 - $150
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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