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THB19th C. Turkoman Gilded Silver & Agate Necklace, 545 g
Lot 125a
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Nov 29, 2018
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2018-11-29 10:00:00
2018-11-29 10:00:00
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Bidsquare : Holiday Glitz - Ancient / Ethnographic Art
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/artemis-gallery/holiday-glitz---ancient-ethnographic-art-3672
What to give this holiday season? Think silver, gold, bronze, shiny, glittery, wearable, festive. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. This is one sale you don't want to miss! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
What to give this holiday season? Think silver, gold, bronze, shiny, glittery, wearable, festive. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. This is one sale you don't want to miss! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Central Asia, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan, Turkoman (Turkman) Tekke peoples, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning high quality silver (93% silver) bridal necklace composed of three interior crosses flanked by and connected to eight bulbous lateral elements, a small square with scalloped top and bottom rims below, and a trio of dangling bell-shaped ornaments. The necklace is adorned with 8 faceted green and 6 faceted red glass cabochons, 12 polished ovoid agates set within similarly-shaped bezels, 16 small silver bells dangling from the interior components, and 22 similar bells hanging from the bottom three bell ornaments. Layers of soft 12K gilding embellish many of smaller panels applied to the silver components and imbue this necklace with an elegant presentation. Created for a woman to wear on her wedding day, this is a fabulous example of high-quality Turkomen artistry! Size: 4.625" W x 24.25" H (11.7 cm x 61.6 cm); quality of silver: 93%; quality of gold: 12K; total weight: 545 grams.
This piece has been has been tested for the presence or absence of particular elements via XRF elemental analysis. A basic 1-page summary of the XRF screening will accompany purchase, identifying each element present in the sample, as well as the quantity of elements present. A more complete analysis detailing historical data / comparisons is available for additional charge – please contact us.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private Beverly Hills, California, 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.
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#141180Minor nicks and abrasions to some silver and glass components, light fading to some gilded areas, and two small bells missing from left-most hanging bell. Light earthen deposits and nice patina throughout. Old inventory label on verso.Condition
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