Silver Teke Turkomen Tribal Amulet

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Jewelry Pre 1920: item #714228
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Worn as a powerful amulet, this silver ornament was sewn to the clothing of a woman of the Teke Turkomen nomadic tribe of the Central Asian steppes. Such ornaments hung in profusion from both the front and back of clothes, and were attached to headpieces and hair of young women to ward off evil and attract good fortune. The central shape of this one, a triangle bordered in braided silver wire, is an ancient symbol of fertility. The upper termination may represent a stylized animal horn. The blue... Click for details

REPOUSSE GOLD EARRINGS WITH BUDDHA

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Jewelry Pre AD 1000: item #708618
R83

Important repousse gold earrings (22ct, 10.4gm) representing the fasting Buddha with a frieze of elephants on the pedestal and a decorative rosetta on the hook. Pakistan, Kushan period, 2nd century AD. In excellent condition. H:6cm

Teke Turkomen Silver Amulet Ornament

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Jewelry Pre 1920: item #707253
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From Turkmenistan, Central Asia, this silver amulet of the Teke Turkomen people is formed to represent three stylized sets of rams' horns in ascending sizes. A large, flat carnelian centers the largest horn, the other two have small black stones, possibly agate. Although the ornament now hangs from a leather cord as a pendant necklace, it originally was sewn to clothing to ward off evil. The Teke are among a number of Central Asian nomadic Turkic tribes known for silver jewelry designed with symb... Click for details

Blue and White Chinese Bidet Chien Lung Period

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Jewelry Pre 1800: item #699046
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A fine blue and white bidet from the Chien Lung period (c. 1800). Made for export to Europe. The sides of this bidet depict flowers and geometric borders. The interior has a typical village scene including bridges, lakes and houses.

Pyu Blue & Green Ancient Glass Necklace - 100BC

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Jewelry Pre AD 1000: item #695113
GLASS-013

Six ancient glass beads from the Pyu era, three round glass beads and three crescent glass shaped beads. Size: Round ones: Diameter 2.6cm,3.2cm,2.5cm. Crescent ones: L. 3.5cm,3.5cm,4.5cm. Condition: Perfect.

Ancient Carved Aquamarine Gem Pendent - 500AD

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Jewelry Pre AD 1000: item #680103
AQUA-001

A very rare an unique large aquamarine pendant from the Pyu period. The gem has a hand drilled hole through the center to attach the gold rod. You can see in the photos, which I used back lighting to show the drilling, how painstakingly it must have been to drill through the gem. The surface of the gem has smooth carvings of a floral design on both sides. The gold is probably from a later date. Condition: perfect. Size: See last photo.

Pyu Silver Seal Ring w/ Sitting Lady - 5th Century

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Jewelry Pre AD 1000: item #630333
SILV-007

A well carved silver seal ring depicting a seated lady holding flowers in one hand. Size: Inside Diameter: 1.9cm x 1.8cm. Condition: No repairs. Wearable

GOLD EARRINGS FROM AFGHANISTAN

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Jewelry Pre AD 1000: item #587865
N58

Magnificent pair of thick gold earrings (about 10grams and 23ct) with "repousse" images of the Buddha. Triangular shape with dropping garnet beads. Gandhara art of 2nd century AD. 4x3cm without hooks.

Teke Turkomen Silver Ornament

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Jewelry Pre 1920: item #385938
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Each tribe of the Turkomen people developed its own distinctive designs for the heavy silver jewelry worn by most of the Central Asian nomadic groups. This heart-shaped piece, from the Teke subtribe, was an important part of their culture. Called an asyk, the gilded and incised heart was presented to a bride by the groom's parents. She wore it on the back of her head or on a braid throughout most of her life, taking it off, along with her other silver jewelry, when she became an elderly matriarc... Click for details

Turkomen Amulet, Inlaid Turquoise

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Jewelry Pre 1920: item #362722
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The triangle, an ancient symbol of female fertility, is the shape frequently chosen for Turkomen (Turkmen) amulets. This one, made of silver, is inlaid with 19 turquoise stones and centered with another triangle of onyx. The blue of the turquoise was incorporated as protection against the evil eye, and the triangles as effective means of averting danger, thereby making this early 20th century pendant a powerful amulet. The condition of this piece of jewelry suggests that its protective propertie... Click for details