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Kashmiri Bell Crescent

An old silver earring from Kashmir in a crescent shape, decorated with a dense array of chains and bell pendants.
Origin: Afganistan
SKU: KL-1540
An old silver earring from Kashmir in a crescent shape, decorated with a dense array of chains and bell pendants.
SKU: KL-1540
Origin: Afganistan
  • Material type:
    srebro
  • Gemstones:
    brak kamieni
  • Earwires:
    zamknięte
  • Earwire thickness:
    2 mm
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    7 cm
  • Width:
    5 cm
  • Height:
  • Weight:
    50.6 g

Kashmiri Bell Crescent

This silver crescent-shaped earring is a distinctive example of traditional jewelry found in the Kashmir region and northern Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is constructed from thick silver wire, forming a hoop to which a decorative cast silver disc is attached. This element serves as the base for numerous movable pendants arranged at the bottom of the piece.

The most distinctive feature of the earring is a dense array of chains terminating in small silver bells. Each pendant is hand-attached to the lower edge of the crescent using metal links. This type of decoration was very popular in jewelry worn by women in mountainous regions, where the movable elements added additional dynamics.

The upper part of the crescent is adorned with a row of small silver protrusions, forming a decorative band running along the edge of the earring. These types of ornaments were typically created by hand-casting or by shaping the metal using simple jewelry tools. This allows each piece to retain its individual character.

The visible patina of the silver and the irregularities in the details of the construction are a natural result of hand-made production and long-term use. The earring is an example of traditional Kashmiri jewelry, in which the crescent shape and numerous pendants create a piece with a distinct, tribal character.