Armlet

Unknown Artist

18th–19th century

Armlet by Unknown Artist

Medium

Silver

Classification

Jewelry

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891

Accession Number

91.1.1137

Art Historical Context

This exquisite silver armlet, to the 18th–19th century,ails from the rich tradition of Islamic jewelry-making, where such pieces served as both personal adornments and symbols of. Crafted from silver—a metal prized for its malleability and luster in the Islamic world—armlets like this were typically worn on the upper arm by women during ceremonies, weddings, or daily life, enhancing grace and conveying prosperity. The unknown artisan's work reflects the era's masterful metalworking techniques, likely involving hammering, chasing, or engraving to create intricate designs that evoked cultural mo...

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