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ArtXIXe–XXe siècle

Bride's silver anklets (khalkhal), Yemen

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צמידי קרסול לכלה מכסף, תימן

Description

Heavy ankle rings worn by the Yemenite bride, sometimes fitted with bells, completing the imposing bridal adornment. Worked in repoussé and granulation by Jewish silversmiths, they were among the jewels making up the dowry. Their jingle and weight signalled the young bride's status during the celebration.

Features

Material
Argent
Provenance
Yémen

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