Pair of Bracelets or Anklets with Polygonal Clasps is a jewelry Meruchak (Merve-Rud) from present-day Turkmenistan|Modern Turkmenistan created in second half 11th century using gold sheet; engraved, applied granulation measuring a: 3 9/16 × 3 1/16 in. (9 × 7.8 cm) b: 3 9/16 × 3 1/8 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gold sheet; engraved, applied granulation |
| Dimensions | a: 3 9/16 × 3 1/16 in. (9 × 7.8 cm) b: 3 9/16 × 3 1/8 in. (9 × 8 cm) |
| Classification | Jewelry |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | The State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan (ÖWS - GZB 1614, ÖWS - GZB 1615) |
| Date | second half 11th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Meruchak (Merve-Rud), present-day Turkmenistan|Modern Turkmenistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Pair of Bracelets or Anklets with Polygonal Clasps?
Pair of Bracelets or Anklets with Polygonal Clasps is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Pair of Bracelets or Anklets with Polygonal Clasps created?
Pair of Bracelets or Anklets with Polygonal Clasps dates to second half 11th century.
What material is Pair of Bracelets or Anklets with Polygonal Clasps made from?
Pair of Bracelets or Anklets with Polygonal Clasps is crafted from gold sheet; engraved, applied granulation.
Where does Pair of Bracelets or Anklets with Polygonal Clasps originate?
Pair of Bracelets or Anklets with Polygonal Clasps originates from present-day Turkmenistan|Modern Turkmenistan.
Is Pair of Bracelets or Anklets with Polygonal Clasps in the public domain?
Pair of Bracelets or Anklets with Polygonal Clasps is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.