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Accession
numbers: 2003.355
– 396 Inventory
numbers:
EB 11 – 52
Description
/ Inventory
of
a Collection of
Miscellaneous
Objects
Collected in Kabul
and Area of Khost
Presented
for Repatriation to the
Afghanistan-Museum
in Exile
by
Mrs.
Edda Braun, Berlin
EB
11–52
Type
of object: Container
Accession
number: 2003.355 Inventory
number: EB 11
Object: Pen
case
Material/technique: Wood
/ hand-carved
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Long,
narrow hand-painted pen case in two pieces, with rounded ends.
Painted top of outer case: three flattened ovals with multi-colored
floral designs, surrounded by black and gold geometric designs.
Sides: orange and gold floral designs. Bottom: undecorated. Inner
case: undecorated, with leather casing at opening end.
Measurements: L.
22 cm W. 4 cm H. 3.5 cm Weight 70 g
Condition: Worn
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, June 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Container
Accession
number: 2003.356 Inventory
number: EB 12
Object: Wooden
box
Material/technique: Wood,
wax / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Small
round turned box with fitting lid, made from oak wood. Decorated with
wax floral and geometric patterns in yellow, dark and bright red.
Measurements: Dia.
12 cm H. 7 cm + knob 4.5 cm Weight 220 g
Condition: Good
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2003
Photograph:
Type
of object: Vessel
Accession
number: 2003.357 Inventory
number: EB 13
Object: Vase
Material/technique: Wood
/ hand-painted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Round
wooden vase on semi-circular base, with flared mouth. Top and base
painted cream, middle section painted burgundy, with decoration in
cream of two 12-petalled flowers and four clusters of buds, with
spiky gold leaves. Matches candlestick EB 14 below.
Measurements: H.
18 cm Dia. of base and mouth 6.5 cm Weight 230 g
Condition: Good
Provenance:
Bought in the bazaar of Khost, Afghanistan in 1978.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Utensil
Accession
number: 2003.358 Inventory
number: EB 14
Object: Candlestick
Material/technique: Wood,
metal / hand-painted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Wooden
candlestick on flat round base. Candleholder and base painted
burgundy with floral designs in cream and gold. Neck painted cream.
Matches vase EB 13 above.
Measurements: H.
10 cm Dia. of base 10.5 cm Weight 70 g
Condition: Good
Provenance:
Bought in the bazaar of Khost, Afghanistan in 1978.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Book
stand
Accession
number: 2003.359 Inventory
number: EB 15
Object: Book
stand
Material/technique: Wood
/ hand-carved
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Foldable
book stand, handmade from oak wood. Outer sides decorated with a very
simple floral and geometric carved pattern.
Measurements: Folded: L.
40 cm W. 16 cm T. 2.5 cm Weight 790 g
Opened: L. 35 cm W.
16 cm H. 23 cm
Condition: Good
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2003
Photograph:
Type
of object: Utensil
Accession
number: 2003.360 Inventory
number: EB 16
Object: Pair
of beam scales
Material/technique: Brass,
iron, wood / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Hand-crafted
replica of an Indian or British pair of beam scales with two
semi-spherical scales, each one hanging on three iron chains. Handle
made from turned wood, red with three black stripes. On the beam:
TOWPIGHT [sic!] 1 LB – P 74 – QA7 – CLASS C.
Measurements: H.
37 cm W. 26 cm Dia. 9.5 cm Weight 200 g
Condition: Good,
iron chains rusty
Provenance:
Bought in the bazaar of Khost, Afghanistan in 1978.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2003
Photograph:
Type
of object: Weaponry
Accession
number: 2003.361 Inventory
number: EB 17
Object: Flintlock
pistol
Material/technique: Metal,
wood, bone / hand-wrought
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 19th-20th
C.
Brief
description: Flintlock
pistol made from an original old octagonal barrel with some chased
work; recent made wooden stock and handle inlaid with floral and
geometric designs in bone. Carved in one piece.
Measurements: L.
42 cm W. of handle 4 cm Weight 950 g
Condition:
Incomplete,
not functioning, rusty
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Weaponry
Accession
number: 2003.362 Inventory
number: EB 18
Object: Dagger
and sheath
Material/technique: Steel,
silver, bone / hand-wrought
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 19th-20th
C.
Brief
description: Sharply
pointed dagger with stylized decoration on narrow upper edge of
blade, probably made in the 19th
C. Remade or ugly repaired ornate grip with finely incised silver
casing, terminating in curved bone segments held in place by small
silver studs on either side of narrow band of incised silver. Wooden
sheath, covered with copper. Inscription in Persian on the lower side
of the grip: Werner
Braun.
Measurements: L.
31 cm W. of handle 4 cm Weight 275 g
Condition: Repaired
Provenance:
Manufactured in 1978 in the bazaar of Khost.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Utensil
Accession
number: 2003.363 Inventory
number: EB 19
Object: Mortar
and pestle
Material/technique: Cast
brass
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Small
round mortar encircled by two concave rings, rounded lip. Pestle with
round knobbed top and raised ring mid-way down length.
Measurements: Mortar: H.
5 cm Dia. of base 6 cm Weight 630 g
Pestle: L.
12 cm Weight 240 g
Condition: Worn
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Utensil
Accession
number: 2003.364 Inventory
number: EB 20
Object: Betel-nut
cutter
Material/technique: Brass,
iron / hand-cast
Origin/Period: Afghanistan?
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Ornate
betel-nut cutter with two handles. Openwork around edges of the
rounded blade and along straight side of guide handle. Scalloped rim
on both sides of guide handle. Inserted blade made from iron.
Measurements: L.
20.5 cm W. 8.5 cm Weight 420 g
Condition:
Worn
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Toilet
accessory
Accession
number: 2003.365 Inventory
number: EB 21
Object:
Toiletries
Material/technique:
Brass / hand-wrought
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Small
pocket toilet articles on thin metal link chain (L. 44 cm) with three
instruments attached to a narrow bar: tweezers, ear and nail
cleaners. On front surface of two outer instruments and at top of bar
is a small human face in relief. Both surfaces of tweezers in center
are ornately decorated.
Measurements: L.
9 cm W. 4 cm Weight 20 g
Condition: Worn
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Utensil
Accession
number: 2003.366 Inventory
number: EB 22
Object:
Iron
Material/technique: Iron,
wood / hand-wrought
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 19th-20th
C.
Brief
description: Small
charcoal iron. Lower part with polished surface and seven small air
holes on each side of the rim, containing an iron grill. Hinged lid
with crenellated vents, revolving clasp and wooden handle fixed in a
bow-shaped cast-iron holder.
Measurements: L.
19 cm W. 10,5 cm H. 19.5 cm Weight 2.000 g
Condition:
Worn
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2003
Photograph:
Type
of object: Weaponry
Accession
number: 2003.367 Inventory
number: EB 23
Object:
Weaponry
accoutrement
Material/technique: Brass
/ hand-cast
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Long
narrow curved object with small round knob at either end. At top end
elongated opening to slide onto a belt, surmounted by two stylized
bird heads. Incised linear decoration along length of outer surface.
Incised decoration on all four sides of square upper end. Said to be
used as a weapon which does not pierce.
Measurements: L.
22 cm W. 1.5 cm Weight 200 g
Condition:
Worn
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Utensil
Accession
number: 2003.368 Inventory
number: EB 24
Object:
Weight
Material/technique: Brass
/ hand-cast
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Square
weight in layered tiers, with separate bottom tier attached by a
metal fastener which runs through center of weight and loops into a
handle at the top of the weight. Two ornate rings hang from looped
handle.
Measurements: H.
6.5 cm W. 6 cm Weight 430 g
Condition:
Looped
handles bent out of shape
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Utensil
Accession
number: 2003.369 Inventory
number: EB 25
Object:
Weight
Material/technique: Brass
/ hand-cast
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/20th
C.
Brief
description: Square
weight in layered tiers, with separate bottom tier attached by a
metal fastener which runs through center of weight and loops into a
handle at the top of the weight. Two ornate rings hang from looped
handle.
Measurements: H.
5.5 cm W. 4 cm Weight 100 g
Condition:
Looped
handles bent out of shape
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Utensil
Accession
number: 2003.370 Inventory
number: EB 26
Object: Brazier
Material/technique: Bronze,
steel / hand-wrought
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 19th C.
Brief
description: Ornate
octagonal brazier on eight small double feet in human shape in
sitting position with legs apart, supporting the eight narrow joining
panels of the brazier. Sides, eight flat rectangular panels with
openwork at top and bottom show frontal standing figure, arms
outstretched towards rearing animals on either side, cursive floral
design at edges of panel. Two ornate handles, with open-mouthed
animal heads at each side. Recent flat tray for charcoal.
Measurements: H.
18 cm Dia. 39 cm Weight
Condition:
Brazier
slightly corroded, tray badly rusted
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Utensil
Accession
number: 2003.371 Inventory
number: EB 27
Object: Charcoal
tongs
Material/technique: Brass
/ hand-cast
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Long
narrow charcoal tongs with snake-like curve. Flat oval surfaces at
pinching ends, wire ring at other end. Geometric incised decoration
on outer surfaces of tongs. Such charcoal tongs belong to a brazier
such as EB 26.
Measurements: L.
20 cm W. at handle 2 cm Weight 70 g
Condition: Good
Provenance: Bought
in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Lock
Accession
number: 2003.372 Inventory
number: EB 28
Object: Padlock
Material/technique: Brass,
iron / hand-cast
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Small
brass padlock with rounded barrel and incised floral design on both
sides. Screw-in key made from iron.
Measurements: L.
with key 7 cm W. 1.5 cm Weight 25 g
Condition: Good
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.373 Inventory
number: EB 29
Object: Jewelry
in form of a begging bowl
Material/technique: Brass
/ handmade
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Miniature
begging bowl on fine wire link chain (32 cm). From bottom and both
ends of bowl hang three short metal chains with small metal balls. At
intervals along chain hang small flat metal square cut-outs.
Measurements: L.
of bowl 6 cm W. 3 cm Weight 15 g
Condition: Good
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Container
Accession
number: 2003.374 Inventory
number: EB 30
Object: Box
Material/technique: Brass,
tin / handmade
Origin/Period: Afghanistan/20th
C.
Brief
description: Small
round box (for naswar?).
Brass lid with filigree floral decorations fits into tin bottom.
Measurements: H.
1.5 cm Dia. 5 cm Weight 25 g
Condition: Good
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Utensil
Accession
number: 2003.375 Inventory
number: EB 31
Object: Samovar
Material/technique: Brass,
wood / hand-wrought
Origin/Period: USSR
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Small
cylindrical samovar on square footed base. Wooden handles on either
side, wooden knobs on top lid. Ornate spigot. Small stopper for
steam-outlet on lid. Identifying stamp on top lid:
GOCPROMUBETMET....CCCP.
Measurements: H.
40 cm W. (incl. handles) 29cm Weight 4.740 g
Condition: Good
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.376 Inventory
number: EB 32
Object: Bracelet
(pair)
Material/technique: Brass,
glass / handmade
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Pair
of wide fitted cuff bracelets with sliding metal bar to open and
close. Three bands of ornate openwork alternating with solid bands of
varying motifs in relief. Two oval dark red cabochon carnelians
(glass?) and small clusters of faceted blue glass stones at either
side of opening. Row of green and red faceted glass stones down the
length of opening bar. Pashtun, from Khost area.
Measurements: H.
9 cm Dia. 6 cm Weight 220 g each
Condition: Good
Provenance: Gift
from Koochis for medical treatment in 1978 in Khost, Afghanistan
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.377 Inventory
number: EB 33
Object: Necklace
Material/technique: Brass
alloy, glass / handmade
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Heavy
ornate choker necklace of three square plaques with round glass
insets of crescent-shaped red and blue glass surrounded by small
facetted glass stones. Triangular plaques at either end with inset of
red glass. Intricate workmanship at joinings of plaques. From lower
edge of choker hang 22 mounted blue, green, red and one yellow oval
cabochon glass stones, each terminating in small cluster of three
silver balls at end of short chain. Pashtun from Khost area.
Measurements: L.
29 cm W. of choker 4 cm/including pendants 12 cm Weight 235 g
Condition: Good
Provenance: Gift
from Koochis for medical treatment in 1978 in Khost, Afghanistan
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.378 Inventory
number: EB 34
Object: Necklace
Material/technique: Brass
alloy, glass / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Heavy
ornate choker necklace of three square plaques with square glass
insets of alternating red and blue glass squares. Triangular plaques
at either end with inset of red glass. Intricate workmanship at
joinings of plaques. From lower edge of choker hang 20 round faceted
blue and red stones, each terminating in small cluster of three
silver balls at end of short chain. Pashtun from Khost area.
Measurements: L.
30 cm W. (incl. pendants) 11 cm Weight 235 g
Condition: Good,
one hanging bead and one facetted bead missing
Provenance: Gift
from Koochis for medical treatment in 1978 in Khost, Afghanistan
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.379 Inventory
number: EB 35
Object: Headdress
ornament
Material/technique: Brass
alloy, glass / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Pair
of flat semi-circular headdress ornaments attached to three arms
ending in small ring with hook. Flat blue, green and red glass
insets, surrounded by row of small faceted blue, green and red
stones. From outer rim hang small round flat appliques and round
metal balls interspaced with tiny blue beads. Pashtun nomads from
Khost area.
Measurements: L.
(incl. pendants) 10 cm W. 11 cm Weight 60 g
Condition: Good,
some beads missing
Provenance:
Gift from Koochis for medical treatment in 1978 in Khost,
Afghanistan
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.380 Inventory
number: EB 36
Object: Headdress
ornament
Material/technique: Brass
alloy, glass / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Pair
of flat circular headdress ornaments attached to small loose circular
openwork disk with loop at top and short chains ending in three small
silver balls on either side of main ornament. Tiny blue and red glass
stones in center square. From outer rim hang short thick chains
ending in narrow metal bands forming a smooth edge. Small hook at
back of ornament. Pashtun from Khost area.
Measurements: L.
(incl. pendants) 13 cm W. 8 cm Weight 70 g
Condition: Good,
some stones missing
Provenance:
Gift from Koochis for medical treatment in 1978 in Khost,
Afghanistan
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.381 Inventory
number: EB 37
Object: Headdress
ornament
Material/technique: Brass
alloy, / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Headdress
ornament composed of one round, two square, and two triangular
plaques attached to small center hook. In center of square plaques
flat red and blue square glass insets surrounded by small facetted
red and green glass stones. From lower edge hang round flat appliques
and short wire chains ending in metal balls. Hook at one side of
plaque. Round center forehead plaque with flat round red glass inset
surrounded by red, green and blue faceted stones. Around rim short
thick chains and small metal balls. Pashtun from Khost area.
Measurements: L.
(incl. hook and pendants) 17 cm W. 33 cm Weight 255 g
Condition: Good,
some beads missing
Provenance:
Gift from Koochis for medical treatment in 1978 in Khost,
Afghanistan
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.382 Inventory
number: EB 38
Object: Headdress
ornament
Material/technique: Brass
alloy, cloth, glass / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Headdress
ornament composed of two circular plaques ornately decorated with
round and tear-shaped flat and faceted red and blue glass stones,
rimmed with rows of blue and white glass beads, three tufts of brown
thread, and small metal bars forming a smooth edge. At top, two
smaller round disks with round red glass insets. All sewn onto strip
of cloth embroidered with blue and white glass beads.
Measurements: L.
36 cm W. 9 cm Weight 255 g
Condition: Good,
some beads missing
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.383 Inventory
number: EB 39
Object: Necklace
Material/technique: Silver
alloy, cotton / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Long
narrow strip of black cloth with button at one end, loop at the
other. Hung with 13 metal pendants ending in disks embossed with
floral design. Koochi.
Measurements: L.
42 cm W. 7 cm Weight 80 g
Condition: Very
soiled
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.384 Inventory
number: EB 40
Object: Amulet
Material/technique: Tin,
glass / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Small
rectangular box-like amulet with flat and faceted red and blue glass
insets on outer surface. Two metal loops at top.
Measurements: H.
(incl. loops) 4 cm W. 4.5 cm D. 5 cm Weight 5 g
Condition: Good
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.385 Inventory
number: EB 41
Object: Pendant
Material/technique: Brass,
glass / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Rectangular
plaque with flat crescent-shaped glass inset surrounded by faceted
red, blue and green glass stones. Two metal loops at top. Ten loops
at bottom edge hold small flat round appliques and short chains
ending in small metal balls.
Measurements: H.
(incl. loops and chain) 10 cm W. 6.5 cm Weight 60 g
Condition: Good
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.386 Inventory
number: EB 42
Object: Amulet
(pair)
Material/technique: Silver
alloy, glass, stone / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Pair
of small rectangular box-like amulets with crescent shaped red glass
inset, attached by four wire chains to small triangular plaques with
three facetted red and green glass stones and hook at top.
Measurements: H.
11.5 cm W. 4 cm D. of box 1 cm Weight 10 g
Condition: Worn,
soiled
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.387 Inventory
number: EB 43
Object: Ear
hangings (pair)
Material/technique: Silver
alloy, glass / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Pair
of ear hangings composed of semi-circular plaques with flat red and
blue glass insets. From openwork rim hang small flat petal-shaped
appliques and long wire chains ending in a red bead and similar
appliques. The whole attached by thin wire chain to small triangular
plaque with hook at top.
Measurements: H.
18 cm W. 5 cm Weight 10 g
Condition: Very
worn
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.388 Inventory
number: EB 44
Object: Ear
hangings (pair)
Material/technique: Silver
alloy / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Pair
of ear hangings composed of a single rigid wire with rounded open
hook at one end and a dome of rigid wires ending in loose hanging
flat oval appliques. Similar appliques hang from a mobile sphere in
the middle of central wire.
Measurements: H.
13 cm W. 3 cm Weight 20 g
Condition: Good
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.389 Inventory
number: EB 45
Object: Necklace
Material/technique: Brass,
glass / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Flat
torque-like necklace with ornate overall decorations of roundels,
double-headed birds, leaves and pearling. Three raised red and green
faceted glass stones in center of plaque. Reverse side with incised
decoration. From Ghazni.
Measurements: W.
20 cm Weight 300 g
Condition: Stones
missing, worn
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.390 Inventory
number: EB 46
Object: Bracelet
Material/technique: Silver
alloy / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Fragile
link-chain charm bracelet, hung with miniature mortar and pestle,
single-handle pitcher, cut-out chicken, and other tiny pendants.
Measurements: L.
21 cm Weight 5 g
Condition: Some
charms bent
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.391 Inventory
number: EB 47
Object: Necklace
with breast and back plaques
Material/technique: Tin,
glass / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Long
necklace-like chain hung with almond-shaped appliques, attached to
flat incised leaf-shaped plaques at either end. One plaque with
single flat green glass inset, one with flat red glass inset and two
faceted blue and green glass stones. To fit over shoulders.
Measurements: L.
76 cm Weight 5 g
Condition: Appliques
missing
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.392 Inventory
number: EB 48
Object: Two
pieces of jewelry
Material/technique: Silver,
brass alloy, glass / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Two
objects with blue and white glass insets. The semi-spherical object
was probably part of an ear hanging; the flat one could have been a
brooch.
Measurements: D.
3 cm
Condition: Damaged
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.393 Inventory
number: EB 49
Object: Pendants
(pair)
Material/technique: Silver
alloy, glass / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Two
very simple small pendants with a round faceted red glass inset.
Measurements: L.
5 cm
Condition: Good,
one loop missing
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.394 Inventory
number: EB 50
Object: Nose
ornament
Material/technique: Silver
alloy, glass / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Round
button-like nose ornament with green and red glass insets.
Measurements: Dia.
2.5 cm
Condition: Good
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.395 Inventory
number: EB 51
Object: Ring
Material/technique: Silver
alloy / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Narrow
ring with incised design and two small round dangling balls.
Measurements: L.
4.5 cm
Condition: Good
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Type
of object: Jewelry
Accession
number: 2003.396 Inventory
number: EB 52
Object: Pendant
Material/technique: Silver
alloy, glass / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief
description: Small
pendant with red faceted glass inset. Pashtun area.
Measurements: L.
5 cm
Condition: Good
Provenance:
Bought in Afghanistan.
Donated
by: Mrs. Edda
Braun, Berlin, 2000
Photograph:
Copyright
© Stiftung Foundation Bibliotheca Afghanica - Afghanistan
Museum / Text: Carla Grissmann / Photo: Friedel Ammann, 2003
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