Islamic ArtJewelryprobably 20th century
Headdress is a jewelry created in probably 20th century using silver; fire-gilded, with decorative wire, table-cut carnelians, glass stones… measuring 37 x 4 1/2 in. (94 x 11.4 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silver; fire-gilded, with decorative wire, table-cut carnelians, glass stones, loop-in-loop chains, and embossed pendants |
| Dimensions | 37 x 4 1/2 in. (94 x 11.4 cm) |
| Classification | Jewelry |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2012 |
| Date | probably 20th century |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Headdress?
Headdress is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Headdress created?
Headdress dates to probably 20th century.
What material is Headdress made from?
Headdress is crafted from silver; fire-gilded, with decorative wire, table-cut carnelians, glass stones, loop-in-loop chains, and embossed pendants.
Is Headdress in the public domain?
Headdress is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026