Matching pair of silver hinged anklets natla, from Oman. The frontal side is elaborately patterned with engraved and embossed designs. They fasten with a pin.
For a woman, after marriage, anklets were considered an essential part of the dress.
High-grade silver (tested as more 800/1000).
From the beginning of the the XXth century. Overall in good condition, they show some wear, consistent with age and use.
Provenance: European private collection.
Dimensions:
Inner diameter: 6,8 cm
Total size: 10 x 11,5 x 6 cm
Weight: 860 gr
References:
“Silver. The traditional art of Oman”, Hawley, Ruth, Stacey International, London, 2000, p. 59
“Bracelets ethniques”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2002, p. 145
“Oman Adorned”, Shelton, Pauline-Morris, Miranda, Apex Publishing, 1997, p. 118
“Disappearing Treasures of Oman”, Forster, Avelyn, Archway books, 1998, p.73
“Shine and Mistery, the splendor and power of Oriental jewelry”, Hoesli, Peter, Knayf-Museum Iphofen, 2023, p. 102-103
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