Dorsal Plait Ornament
Object type: Ornament
Department: Islamic Art
Date: late 19th–early 20th century
Medium: Silver, fire-gilded and engraved/punched with stamped, beaded and applique decoration and table cut carnelians and slightly domed carbelians with silver link chains, bells/beads and embossed pendants
Dimensions: H. 21 3/8 in. (54.3 cm)
W. 21 7/8 in. (55.6 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Geography: Attributed to     Central Asia or Iran 
Credit line: Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2012
Accession year: 2012