Bangles
Pair of Bracelets
1860-1870 (made)
1860-1870 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Bracelets, always worn in pairs, were part of the traditional costume in almost all Islamic cultures. In the Syrian region, which incorporated much of Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon as well as Syria itself in the 19th century, they were worn by all sections of society, from townswomen to the nomadic Bedouin of the desert. The designs vary by sector and show influences from a wide area, reflecting Syria’s strong trading traditions and central location.
Heavy penannular bracelets, like these, were usually worn by the Bedouin. The five studs are typical of the traditional Bedouin jewellery of Syria. These were bought for four shillings and sixpence (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, in 1872. Their name was recorded as ‘ussuar’, which is a generic Arabic name for bracelets in the region.
Heavy penannular bracelets, like these, were usually worn by the Bedouin. The five studs are typical of the traditional Bedouin jewellery of Syria. These were bought for four shillings and sixpence (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, in 1872. Their name was recorded as ‘ussuar’, which is a generic Arabic name for bracelets in the region.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Bangles (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Silver-plated cast metal |
| Brief description | Pair of silver-plated penannular bracelets with protruding studs, Syria, 1860-1870. |
| Physical description | Pair of heavy silver-plated penannular bracelets. Each has a stud on each terminal and three others along its length. Between the studs the outside is rocker engraved with geometric decoration. |
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| Summary | Bracelets, always worn in pairs, were part of the traditional costume in almost all Islamic cultures. In the Syrian region, which incorporated much of Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon as well as Syria itself in the 19th century, they were worn by all sections of society, from townswomen to the nomadic Bedouin of the desert. The designs vary by sector and show influences from a wide area, reflecting Syria’s strong trading traditions and central location. Heavy penannular bracelets, like these, were usually worn by the Bedouin. The five studs are typical of the traditional Bedouin jewellery of Syria. These were bought for four shillings and sixpence (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, in 1872. Their name was recorded as ‘ussuar’, which is a generic Arabic name for bracelets in the region. |
| Bibliographic reference | For a similar example, see:
Kalter, Johannnes, 'The Arts and Crafts of Syria', Thames & Hudson, London, 1992, p. 91, fig 189 (at top left). |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1540&A-1873 |
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| Record created | April 8, 2003 |
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