Turban Ornament (Sarpech)
Unknown Artist
1800s
Medium
Gilt silver with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, topaz, blue sapphires, yellow sapphire
Dimensions
10.2 × 8.4 cm
Classification
Jewelry
Department
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade
Accession Number
1916.259
About this artwork
This type of ornament would have been affixed to the front of a turban as an emblem of high noble status. The raised central element mimics the shape of an eagle feather or plume.