2/internal/media/dispatcher/710/fullBracelet16th/18th Century80.4214402789JewelryFounders Society Purchase, Acquisitions FundAfricaHigh-relief exterior surface with with forms of crocodiles alternating with four human heads. The crocodiles are biting the lower areas of the human heads. Headdress and crocodile tails intertwined.4 5/16 inches (11 cm)trueFormerly in the collection of: Muller-Van Iterbeek, Brussels; Frederic Rolin, Brussels /internal/media/dispatcher/976/fullBracelet11th Century26.1513460320Fatimid DynastyInstallationEgyptian Objects from the DIA - Formerly owned by tmsadminGift of Mrs. Roscoe B. JacksonArab WorldMade up of two semi-circular tubes of sheet gold joined at the back with a simple hinge. At the front with an elaborate interlocking device fixed with a pin, flanked by triangular areas (the whole forming a lozenge), ornamented with filigree (twisted wire) and granulation, forming a kufic inscription against floral scrolls. Three large balls applied at the extremities of the lozenge.2 3/4 inches × 1 1/4 inches (7 × 3.18 cm)Gold, sheet, filigree and granulation. true