Bracelet

Date11th Century

MediumGold, sheet, filigree and granulation.

ClassificationsInstallation

Dimensions2 3/4 inches × 1 1/4 inches (7 × 3.18 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Roscoe B. Jackson

Terms

Fatimid Dynasty

Object number26.15

DescriptionMade 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.

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