Publication Date
AH 13th century / AD 19th century
Publication Place
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Mr. Rovio
Subject
Cast and perforated gold, studded with uncut gemstones.
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
الارتفاع: 11.5 سم؛ العرض: 6.3 سم؛ الوزن: 94 غرام
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
D 3704
Record ID
object;ISL;ma;Mus01_B;44;ar
Library Location
Udaya Museum; Rabat
Date
AH 13th century / AD 19th century
Notes
Each of these clasps consists of a buckle tongue sliding in a circular arc, and a charm, which is the main part of the clasp, which ends at the opposite end of the pin, with a small loop for hanging it on a chain connecting the two clasps. The main part of the clip takes an oval shape, and its decoration is distributed according to a radial design. Four gemstones emerge in the form of rosettes, called granati or rhodos, studded two-fold with an emerald root, and with a pomegranate-colored gemstone from an oval medallion studded with an unpolished emerald stone. From the center itself emanate leafy compositions consisting of two palm leaves with channels, and three identical palm leaves in the shape of florets, decorated with strange-shaped pearls, fixed to the surface of the ornament by a gold thread ending in a gilded ball. The edges of the clip are decorated with two double palm leaves, the sections of which are wrapped in different ways, forming a line of broken decorations. This ornament is used to tie the bride's robe, and it is also placed as a protective guard against envy. This cruciform-shaped composition, consisting of five stones, is reminiscent of the sign of the hand with its five fingers (the Khamisa or the Hand of Fatima). As well as the central eye, which senses danger and dispels it, protecting the bride or the woman carrying her from the bad luck that envious people may have for her.
Sample Text
Naima El Khatib-Boujibar “Pair of Ornamental Clips (Khalalat)” in Discover Islamic Art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;ISL;ma;Mus01_B;44;ar
