An antique brass bracelet, made using the openwork technique typical of regional Afghan/Hazara jewelry. The cutouts in the metal create a design that "breathes" and doesn't overwhelm the hand.

The turquoise detail (usually colored glass) is very characteristic of that region – it's a protective color, often treated symbolically.

Possible signs of time: patina, abrasions, micro-curvature. Keywords: openwork bracelet, turquoise, Afghanistan, Hazara, brass, ethnic.