Publication Date
Approximately 1300-1400 AH / approximately 1900-2000 AD
Publication Place
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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Subject
Silver inlay
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
115 سم × 53 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
2005.5.1
Record ID
object;EPM;my;Mus21;23;ar
Library Location
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Date
Approximately 1300-1400 AH / approximately 1900-2000 AD
Notes
Turkmen jewellery, besides being used for obvious decorative purposes, is in such tribal societies largely indicative of ethnic identity and social status. Turkmen jewelry is usually inlaid, using both gold and brass. Carnelian is the stone chosen for inlay and is believed to protect the wearer from death and disease in addition to bringing happiness and peace. The jewelry placed on the chest is called tomar and is worn by all Turkmen tribes. The tomar is classified into pieces that are placed on the chest and around the neck and hang above the chest, although they can reach the waist. This large silver breastplate features the shape of a double-headed bird, which since ancient times has been a symbol of strength and authority.
Sample Text
“Zeina Sadr” is part of Discover Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;my;Mus21;23;ar
