Bracelet

Art Historical Context

This exquisite silver bracelet, dating to the 12th century, hails from the rich tradition of Islamic jewelry-making and is now a treasured piece in the Metropolitan Museum of's Islamic Art department.ously gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Everett Birch in 1981, it exemplifies the craftsmanship of medieval Islamic artisans, whose works adorned wrists across the expansive Islamic world—from the Abbasid heartlands to the bustling trade routes of the Mediterranean. Crafted in silver, a versatile and enduring medium prized for its luster and workability, this bracelet reflects the technical prowess of the e...