Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1850
Publication Place
Egypt (made) -
Subject
Jewellery Africa Metalwork
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Diameter: 7cm, Height: 2.5cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
329&A-1904
Record ID
329&A-1904
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1850
Notes
Bracelets were part of traditional costume in most Islamic cultures, and were always originally worn in matching pairs. These were described as âModern Egyptianâ when they were acquired by the Museum in 1904, but they are not a typical pattern. Although copper bracelets of this general shape are more common further south, the floral design is not characteristic of African traditional jewellery. They may represent a design worn in Egypt or Syria in the 19th century which is now extinct in the region.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Copper, incising Copper Incising
Parçalar
Bangle, Bangle
Fiziksel açıklama
Pair of cast copper penannular bracelets. Each has a shallow ridge along the centre and is decorated on the outside with stylised floral engravings. There is a small hole in the centre of each end.
