Antique Bilezik / Turkmen cuff bracelet. High grade silver, vermeil and carnelian cabochon. Old tribal ( Tekke ) Centrale Asia cuff
Antique Turkmen TEKKE high grade silver bracelet, vermeil and carnelian cabochon.
Very ancient, such large cuffs were worn by women on the occasion of festivities.
The quality of the cornalines attests to the age of this bracelet.
Bilezik bracelets usually have 2 to 4 rows, sometimes even 5 to 8.
AGE: late 19th century
MATERIAL: Not stamped, tested positive as high grade silver.
SIZE (diameter): 56 mm (see photos)
WEIGHT: 115 grams
OVERALL CONDITION:
Good condition, with high quality workmanship.
Good wear from age and usage.
REFERENCES:
- Orfèvres lointains / bijoux d'Asie, d'Afrique, d'Océanie et d'Amérique, collection de Colette et Jean-Pierre Ghysels, France Borel, 1995, Hazan, p.123
- A World of Bracelets, Anne Van Cutsem, 2003, SKIRA, p.151
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