Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1860
Publication Place
Syria (made) -
Subject
Jewellery Metalwork
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Maximum width: 11cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
1530-1873
Record ID
1530-1873
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1860
Notes
Anklets, always worn in pairs, were part of the traditional dress of the nomadic Bedouin throughout the Syrian region in the 19th century. They were often very heavy, made of cast silver, and represented a major part of the wearerâs dowry. The name khulkhal is a generic Arabic name for anklets. This anklet was bought for three shillings and sixpence (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, in 1872, as an example of traditional Syrian jewellery.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Silver-plated metal Plated Casting
Fiziksel açıklama
Heavy penannular silver-plated anklet, made from a rod of metal with a rectangular cross-section. It has square terminals with the corners cut off, and is decorated with applied motifs and punched stars on the top side. There are similar applied motifs in the centre of the outer edge, and at each end.
