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Clasp

Unknown Artist

early 1900s

Clasp by Unknown Artist

Medium

silver

Dimensions

w. 12.7 cm, l. 33.7 cm

Classification

Jewelry

Department

Decorative Art and Design

Museum

Cleveland Museum of Art

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade

Accession Number

1916.474

About this artwork

This is a Palestinian neck ornament called a qifl meaning "lock." It was worn attached to the headdress like a chin chain.

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