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 and with various coloured stones. On the bottom are punched barley elements followed by small strands with embossed silver pendants and red beads. three hoops on top can be used to connect the diadem to a headdress. signs of damage and repair. The piece is cut, punched, soldered and gilded dimensions: 24*10 cm weight: 100 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 jewellery.