Bidspirit auction | A fine gilded silver and

A fine gilded silver and coral Tillya Kosh diadem- Uzbekistan/Bukhara- 19th century - The Diadem is finely adorned with filigree work. Turquoise stones are set throughout. Various colored stones as well. On the bottom are punched barley elements and faceted and non faceted corals. A silver chain used for attaching to the head piece. Fabric in the back round.  signs of a well done repair. The piece is cut, punched, soldered and gilded  dimensions: 28*8.5  weight: 117 grams *Items likes these were given to a bride on her wedding day and worn later in life as well. They were literally and metaphorically the ” crown” of an Uzbeks woman wedding jewelry.