Bracelet

87-13-116

From: Ethiopia | Asmara

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 87-13-116
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Coptic
Provenience Ethiopia | Asmara
Section African
Materials Silver
Description

Hammered silver with surface decoration. A hinge and a clasp which consists of 3 sleeves and a pin is attached to the bracelet with a short chain. The surface decoration consists of intricate "thumpnail" incising and large silver beads which are joined by smaller beading in semicircular bands.

Width 4.7 cm
Outside Diameter 6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Cinquegrana, 1987
Other Number L-897-32 - Old Museum Number

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