Uzbek necklace, Central Asia

Uzbek necklace, most probably from Bokhara (Central Asia).

Made of silver, gilded silver, glass cabochons, coral, mother of pearl, pearls and some turquoises.

First quarter of the 20th century.

Provenance: Italian private collection.

Dimensions:

Length without cords: approx 60 cm
Central pendant 14 x 7 cm

Weight: 127,9 gr

Literature:

“Colliers ethniques d’Afrique d’Asie, d’Océanie et d’Amérique”, Leurquin, Anne, Skira, 2003, p. 198
“Il corallo. Nell’ornamento dell’Asia islamica dalla Turchia all’Uzbekistan”, del Mare, Cristina-Vidale, Massimo, Electa napoli, 2001
“Kyrgyzstan. Ethnic jewellery of Central Asia”, Kadyrov, V., Rarity Firm LTD, 2007, p.18

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