893 Rare Antique Silver Gyenzen - Tibetan Noblewoman's Ornament

Rare Tibetan Ornament worn by Noblewomen.

Was worn by aristocratic women in Lhasa at waist level, on important public occasions.

They were worn with the central strap hanging down freely and with the chain attached to another part of the belt or dress.

On important occasions, long strands of pearls, coral and turquoise beads were attached to the wheel-like end of the central strap. These could loop down almost to the ground and back up again where they were attached to the main garment somewhere near the shoulder.

16" x 16" excluding long chain of 20 "

448 gm

1850 - 1900

Tibet

Extremely Rare

MUSEUM EXAMPLES: Similar piece may be seen in the V & A Museum Collection

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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