Two Beads

Location: Iran, possibly Gurgan

Materials: sheet gold, with wire filigree and granulation, originally set with precious or semi-precious stones

Dimensions: 6cm; 5.8cm (lengths)

Accession Number: JLY 1828

Bibliography:

M. Spink and J. Ogden, The Art of Adornment. Jewellery of the Islamic World, Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, volume XVII, Part One, London 2013, cat.156, p.214.
J.M. Rogers, The Arts of Islam. Masterpieces from the Khalili Collection, London 2010, cat.87, p.86.