Necklace

NameNecklace

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeIran, Middle East, ASIA

Place madeTurkmenistan, Middle East, ASIA

MediumMetal (silver, brass), gold leaf?, gemstones, glass

Dimensions20 1/16 × 8 1/4 × 1/4 in. (51 × 21 × 0.7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Zahra Farmanfarmaian, A.2019.4.23

Terms

value (economic concept)

Object numberA.2019.4.23

ProvenanceDonor acquired this collection from her mother who collected circa 1970s in Iran or otherwise acquired as family heirloom.

DescriptionSilver links join metal rounds with "gold" leaf and eight petaled silver designs that form the necklace chain. The body of the necklace is of two joined crescent shapes attached to a bar. On these are turquoise and coral beads, faceted gemstones, and colored glass. The same are found on the rounds from which chains lead to bells.