1701 - Magnificent Oriental silver necklace, a multi-strand traditional piece featuring coral-colored pearls and an ornate tassel pendant, 315.4 g

Magnificent Oriental silver necklace, a multi-strand traditional piece featuring coral-colored pearls and an ornate tassel pendant, 315.4 g An exceptionally beautifully crafted, traditional silver necklace featuring five multi-strand pearl strands and elaborate silver pendants, presumably from the Central Asian or Afghan cultural region. This impressive piece of jewelry consists of five curved strands featuring numerous coral-colored plastic beads with a coral-like appearance, strung alternately with small silver plated metal beads. The individual strands are held together by ornately decorated silver plates and framed by two trapezoidal end pieces. Particularly striking are the three large, movable silver pendants with elongated, cylindrical decorative elements adorned with delicate geometric and floral motifs. Attached to these are numerous artfully braided silver chains that taper into small, cylindrical endpieces, forming a magnificent, tassel-like fringe. The elaborate design, featuring filigree silverwork, colored beads, and the characteristic tassel pendants, lends the necklace a particularly stately character. • Type of jewelry: Traditional silver necklace, multi-row ethnic and folk costume jewelry\ • Origin: Presumably Afghanistan or the Central Asian cultural region; not confirmed\ • Material: Silver; fineness not determined\ • Beadwork: Coral-colored synthetic beads with a coral-like appearance; not genuine coral\ • Craftsmanship: Five strands of beads with ornately decorated silver plates and braided silver chains\ • Special features: Three intricately crafted, movable silver pendants with numerous tassel pendants and cylindrical end pieces\ • Fastening: Textile ties Dimensions: Length approx. 28 cm, height approx. 25 cm\ Total weight: approx. 315.4 g