Bidspirit auction | Impressive Tumar amulet chest ornament


Impressive Tumar amulet chest ornament made of metal and textile - Turkmenistan, circa 1900 - Impressive Tumar amulet chest ornament made of metal and textile - Turkmenistan, circa 1900, made of metal and possibly a combination of silver in a very low percentage (does not pass through acid), designed in the shape of a large triangular pendant with dangling bell appliqués on its lower side, made of hand-stamping combined with engraving and gilding work and inlay of oval carnelian cabochon stones, fabric chain with oval metal beads and turquoise-like glass beads and others, the amulet's housing opens from the side: removable lid. Size of the pendant part (excluding the height of the appliqués): 30X21 cm, length of the bead necklace: 96 cm. Total weight: 958 g. In good condition for its age, light wear.