| Title | |
|---|---|
| Author | Unknown |
| Publication Date: | 1860 |
| Publication Place | Syria (made) - |
| Subject | Jewellery Metalwork |
| Type | Other |
| Language | Undetermined |
| Digital | Yes |
| Manuscript | No |
| Physical Dimensions | Maximum length: 18cm |
| Library: | Victoria and Albert Museum |
| Library Asset ID | 1543-1873 |
| Record ID | 1543-1873 |
| Library Location | Middle East Section |
| Date | 1860 |
| Notes | The traditional jewellery of the Syrian region, which incorporated much of Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon as well as Syria itself in the 19th century, shows influences from a wide range of sources, reflecting Syriaâs strong trading traditions and central location. The jewellery worn in towns, which is often Ottoman or western in style, is frequently very different from that worn by the nomadic Bedouin, whose characteristic silver jewellery is much better known today. This pendant was described as a âbrooch for fastening the chemiseâ when it was acquired by the Museum in 1873, and the local name was recorded as â showki â. It has a sharp double-ended hook on the back which would have been hooked into either side of the ownerâs shift to keep it closed at the front of her dress. It was bought for one shilling and sixpence at the International Exhibition, London, 1872. |
| Malzemeler ve teknikler | Silver-plated filigree Plated Filigree |
| Parçalar | Pendant, Brooch |
| Fiziksel açıklama | Silver-plated clasp consisting of a slightly curved rosette with five chains hanging from its lower edge. There is an empty setting in the centre of the clasp and a loop for suspension on its top. On the back there is a strip of wire across the centre ending in a sharp hook at each side. The five chains are made of loose loop-in-loop chain. Each has a disc pendant at the end and in the centre. |
Victoria and Albert Museum
Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1860
Publication Place
Syria (made) -
Subject
Jewellery Metalwork
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Maximum length: 18cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
1543-1873
Record ID
1543-1873
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1860
Notes
The traditional jewellery of the Syrian region, which incorporated much of Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon as well as Syria itself in the 19th century, shows influences from a wide range of sources, reflecting Syriaâs strong trading traditions and central location. The jewellery worn in towns, which is often Ottoman or western in style, is frequently very different from that worn by the nomadic Bedouin, whose characteristic silver jewellery is much better known today. This pendant was described as a âbrooch for fastening the chemiseâ when it was acquired by the Museum in 1873, and the local name was recorded as â showki â. It has a sharp double-ended hook on the back which would have been hooked into either side of the ownerâs shift to keep it closed at the front of her dress. It was bought for one shilling and sixpence at the International Exhibition, London, 1872.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Silver-plated filigree Plated Filigree
Parçalar
Pendant, Brooch
Fiziksel açıklama
Silver-plated clasp consisting of a slightly curved rosette with five chains hanging from its lower edge. There is an empty setting in the centre of the clasp and a loop for suspension on its top. On the back there is a strip of wire across the centre ending in a sharp hook at each side. The five chains are made of loose loop-in-loop chain. Each has a disc pendant at the end and in the centre.
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