Pair of Ersari bracelets, Central Asia

Matching pair of cuffs with appliqué and etched decor, from the Ersari people (one of the nomadic Turkmen tribes in Central Asia).

High-grade silver. In fair conditions, with heavy wear and small losses.

From the first half of the XXth century.

Dimensions:

Inner diameter: 5,5 cm (2,17 inches)
Width: 4 cm (1,57 inches)
Back gap: 3 cm (1,18 inches)

Weight: 60,5 gr

Literature:
“The arts and crafts of Turkestan”, Kalter, Johannes, Thames and Hudson, 1983
“Schmuck in Afganisthan”, Janata, Alfred, Akademische Druck, 1981
“Der Turkmenenschmuck”, Rudolph, Hermann, Museum für Völkerkunde, 1984
“Old silver jewellery of the Turkoman”, Schletzer, Dietrich Reimer Verlag, 1984
“Schmuck aus Zentralasien”, Prokot, Inge and Joachim Callwey, Verlag München, 1981

ME112

Price: 180,00 €