Elegant bridal necklace (chest ornament). Samarkand, Uzbekistan, [late 19th or early 20th century].
Silver, gilt, filigree; precious stones; pearls.
Long necklace (chest ornament) composed of eight plaques in different shapes and sizes, filigreed, inlaid with turquoise stones and precious stones of various types and a variety of colors. Plaques connected by chains decorated with various types of beads, including coral beads and pearls. Necklace tied with cotton thread, with two wooden ornaments and fabric fringes at ends.
Approx. 40X12 cm. Several stones missing. Missing or replaced beads.