**Originally Listed At $700**

Central Asia, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan, Turkoman (Turkman) Tekke peoples, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning wearable silver bracelet featuring 6 registers with lovely 17 karat gold gilding, each separated by 2 horizontal braided bands, and adorned with 3 raised oval glass inlays of a translucent orange-red hues enveloped by decorative incised lines forming an almond-shape and scrollwork motifs. The opening periphery is lined with 28 petite spikes, while one curved side features 3 additional scrollwork designs. Size of bracelet: 4.5" L x 3" in diameter (11.4 cm x 7.6 cm); wrist opening: 2.5" in diameter (6.4 cm); Silver quality: 78.5% silver and 20% copper; Gold quality: 73% gold (about 17 karat) and 24% silver; Weight: 128.4 grams.

Fabulous jewelry like this was a hallmark of elite men and women in the Turkoman society. Powerful people wore the items they commissioned or gave them as diplomatic gifts to rulers and elites in other countries as a way of showcasing the wealth of their own region. Jewelers worked on commissions from the richest members of society, obtaining precious metal from various mountains in the area, including Ferghana and the Zartalash east of Tashkent. Artisans in cities like Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent kept alive metalworking traditions once common in the medieval period long after Europeans lost them.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, ex Beverly Hills, California, USA collection

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#140971

Collection label on interior. Some indentations on interior and very light abrasions in a few small areas with minor fading to gilding. Some Some minute chipping to peripheries of glass inlays. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice patina throughout.