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A Women’s Golden Headdress from San’a, Yemen, early 20th century
估價
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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描述
- Height: 28 inches
silk cotton and metal thread, brocaded weave, with metal cord and chains, silver and gold filigree basket pendants, gilt Maria Theresa talers, and silver-gilt filigree plaques with seed pearls and glass beads with floral embroidered and painted cotton lining.
height of hood: 20 in.; width: 11 in.
50.8 cm; 27.9 cm
This magnificent brocaded headdress known as a gargush, hung with gilt coins and embellished with intricate filigree plaques was the highlight of an elaborate bridal custom and formed part of a woman’s dowry. The decoration along the front edge features a snake-shaped silver chain, braided silver threads, bands of pearls and above the forehead, pendants representing grains. Four elaborate filigree baskets hang from the sides and the entire headdress highlights the exceptional artistic workmanship of Yemenite Jewish silversmiths.
RELATED LITERATURE:
Ester Muchawsky-Schnapper, The Yemenites: Two Thousand Years of Jewish Culture, 2000, pp. 88-89
height of hood: 20 in.; width: 11 in.
50.8 cm; 27.9 cm
This magnificent brocaded headdress known as a gargush, hung with gilt coins and embellished with intricate filigree plaques was the highlight of an elaborate bridal custom and formed part of a woman’s dowry. The decoration along the front edge features a snake-shaped silver chain, braided silver threads, bands of pearls and above the forehead, pendants representing grains. Four elaborate filigree baskets hang from the sides and the entire headdress highlights the exceptional artistic workmanship of Yemenite Jewish silversmiths.
RELATED LITERATURE:
Ester Muchawsky-Schnapper, The Yemenites: Two Thousand Years of Jewish Culture, 2000, pp. 88-89
Condition
In fine condition.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.