DepartmentMiddle East
Haydari bracelet
NameBracelet
DateEarly 20th century
Place madeMiddle East, Asia
Mediumsilver
Dimensionsoverall: 2.2 CM X 6.5 CM
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.1972.25.5 G
Collections
FA. 72.25-5g Swar or Eṣāwra (early twentieth century) (Fig. 47) This delicate, open silver bracelet is decorated with low, round knobs which are set off in hexagonal frames. The entire bracelet is edged with metallic wire, looped to give a cordlike effect. This bracelet was made by the famous Jerusalemite jeweler Khalil and bears his signature. It is not unknown for artisans in the Islamic world to sign their works, and there exist examples in a variety of media, some dating back to the Middle Ages. 34 Height: 2.3 cm. Diameter: 6.5 cm (Palestinian Costume and Jewelry, Yedida Kalfon Stillman, 1979 ISBN: 0-82630490-7)
These bracelets were worn by women to indicate to others they were breastfeeding.
ca. 1900
Late 19th century
Late 19th century
ca. 1900
1920s
