Old Silver Uzbek Earrings – Large
Fabulous old ornate silver and glass earrings from Uzbekistan. Each hoop is 4.7 cm diameter and the dangles are 5.6 cm in length. They weigh in at 25 g each. The ornate ‘peacock’s tail’ within the hoop of the earring is a traditional design, very attractive. The clasp of the earrings is also traditional. An unusual find of very eye-catching statement earrings.
Date:
First half 20th century
Material:
High-grade silver & coral
Dimensions:
Wire width: 1.6 mm
Drop: 10.3 cm
Hoop diameter: 4.7 cm
Total weight:
51.1 g
Ref:
EAR-726
References:
Abdullaev, T., Fakhretdinova, D. and Khakimov, A. (1986) A Song in Metal: Folk Art of Uzbekistan. Tashkent: Gafur Gulyam Art and Literature Publishers.
Kalter, J. (1984) The Arts and Crafts of Turkestan. New York: Thames and Hudson.
Van Cutsem, A. and Magliani, M. (2001) Boucles d’Oreilles: d’Afrique, d’Asie, d’Amérique de la Collection Ghysels. Milan, Paris: Skira ; Seuil.
