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| Clasp Uzbekistan, c. 1800-1900 The Victoria & Albert Museum |
Described in the early Twentieth Century accounts of the V&A as being from the Yemen district of Arabia, this handsome clasp was acquired by the V&A in 1910 and is thought to have been made in the early 1800s. Later curators concluded that the clasp was not made in Yemeni, but rather from Bukhara in Uzbekistan. Adorned with floral repoussé on the silver sheet which forms the backing, the clasp is pave set with turquoises—a main featured of Uzbek jewelry. Pendants of coral beads on silver wire contrast the brilliant blue. The center stone is actually yellow glass.
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Is it just me, or does it look like owl eyes to you, as well? I have been "stalking" your site for quite some time now, as Google often leads me to your door when I'm researching. I really enjoy your posts and have finally made room in my inbox for your updates. Happy New Year!
It's not just you, Angela. In fact, when I was preparing for this week's website, and I was digging through the V&A, my initial thought was that it was an "owl" brooch.
I'm happy to hear you've been stalking. Thanks! I'm quite glad to hear from you and here's wishing you a grand 2013.
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