DepartmentTextiles-Asia
Pair of Silver Anklets
NameAnklets
Artist
Artist not recorded
CultureIndian
Date19th Century
Probably madeINDIA
Place madeSudan, Africa
MediumSilver
Dimensions1 3/8 (height at pin) × 4 7/16 in. (3.5 × 11.2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Florence Dibell Bartlett, A.1955.1.67ab
Object numberA.1955.1.67ab
Collections
ProvenancePurchased at Velisan ans Sons. Assourkin, Egypt.
DescriptionThese silver anklets consist of two pieces (hinged) and closure with a pin screw. The tubular pieces are decorated with a geometric, floral, and leaf designs.4 1/2" x 4" x 3/4". Heavy silver anklets with chased all over design.
Artist not recorded
c. 1958
ca 1970
2003