Bidspirit auction | A fine gilt silver and

A fine gilt silver and turquoise Tillya Kosh Diadem - Uzbekistan / Bukhara - 19th century - The Diadem or Tiara is set with Turquoise throughout and with various colored stones as well. On the bottom are punched barley elements followed by small strands with gilt silver pandents and white stones. A silver chain used for attaching to the head piece. signs of damage and repair. The piece is cut, punched, soldered and gilded dimensions: 24*8.5 cm weight: 70 grams *Items likes these were given to a bride on her wedding day and worn later in life as well. They were metaphorically and literally the crown of the Uzbek women wedding jewelry.