Marriage Necklace Beads

Unknown Artist/Makerlate 19th-early 20th century with later addition

The Jewish Museum, New York
New York, United States

The filigree beads originally belonged to a large necklace (called dugag) which was part of the jewelry of brides in San'a, Yemen. At some point they were made into a shorter necklace with the addition of a silver chain that was probably made in Kurdistan.

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Title: Marriage Necklace Beads
Creator: Unknown Artist/Maker
Date Created: late 19th-early 20th century with later addition
Location: San'a, Yemen, Asia
Physical Dimensions: 1 1/2 × 19 1/2 in. (3.8 × 49.5 cm)
Type: Decorative Arts
Rights: https://thejewishmuseum.org/about-this-site#terms-conditions
External Link: View this object at thejewishmuseum.org
Medium: Silver: filigree, gilt and hand-worked

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Fashion accessory Jewellery Marriage Metal Necklace Silver Yemen