Accession number: 2005.731 Inventory number: LHP 01 Object: Chair Material/technique: Wood, bone / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Large ornate wooden chair, flat back panel (new) and seat, perpendicular arms with five symmetrical curved ribs crossing under chair to form legs. The terminals of both arms stylized animal heads with small round ears and open mouths. All surfaces, except back panel, covered with various designs in bone inlay, 8-pointed star in middle of seat. Measurements: W. 68 cm H. 85 cm (overall); 48 cm (to seat) Condition: Inlay partly missing Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.732 Inventory number: LHP 02 Object: Tripod table stand Material/technique: Wood, iron / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Iron tripod with nine twisted legs, six to hold edge of bowl, three to support underside of bowl. Carved wooden bowl to hold food with flat bottom and straight sides, exterior decorated with incised concentric lines around rim and a band of alternating geometric designs and vertical lines. From Nuristan. Measurements: Dia. 30 cm H. 41 cm Condition: Good Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.733 Inventory number: LHP 03 Object: Quiver (istar) Material/technique: Wood, leather, metal / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Round wooden quiver covered in leather, slightly larger in the middle, leather carrying strap, braided leather thong cap with rounded top. One new bamboo arrow with trilobate head. From Nuristan. Measurements: L. 62 cm Weight 660 g Condition: Badly worn Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.734 Inventory number: LHP 04 Object: Ornament Material/technique: Wood / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Pair of large carved stylized square antlers above small pentagonal stylized head, tips cut flat. Three sides of antlers plain, front decorated with incised linear designs and three wheel-like roundels. From Nuristan. Measurements: L. 79 cm Condition: Good Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.735 Inventory number: LHP 05 Object: Chair Material/technique: Wood / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Long narrow flat panel attached vertically to corner of low square seat as back rest. Front of panel finely carved with floral, leaf and linear motifs, a roundel at top with floral motif. Back plain with rib running down its length, square section cut out for attachment, short faceted leg on square foot. From Nuristan. Measurements: L. 78 cm W.11.5 cm Weight 1530 g Condition: As new Reference: Edelberg, Schuyler Jones and Buddruss: Notes on the Horn Chairs of Nuristan, in Momumentum G. Morgenstierne, Brill, 1981 Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.736 Inventory number: LHP 06 Object: Ladle Material/technique: Wood / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Carved wooden ladle with very large almond-shaped bowl, attached by metal fastener to long thin round handle. From Nuristan. Measurements: L. 63 cm L. of bowl 22 cm Weight 560 g Condition: Good, black patina Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.737 Inventory number: LHP 07 Object: Ladle Material/technique: Wood / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Wooden ladle with small deep bowl on long elbowed handle. Square hole at end for hanging. From Nuristan. Measurements: L. 44 cm Dia. of bowl 8 cm Weight 310 g Condition: Worn, black patina, bowl cracked Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.738 Inventory number: LHP 08 Object: Bowl Material/technique: Wood / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Large slightly bulbous bowl, with large ornate ridged handle and combined square pouring spout and handle. Measurements: Dia. 49 cm (spout to handle) Dia. 28 cm (bowl) H. 17 cm Weight 2550 g Condition: Large crack near handle Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.739 Inventory number: LHP 09 Object: Bowl Material/technique: Wood / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Carved flat-bottomed bowl, with slightly curved straight sides, on small flat base. Four concentric incised lines around outer rim. One small handle. Outer surface has raised band with series of squares holding X and star motifs separated by vertical lines. From Nuristan. Measurements: Dia. 25 cm H. 15 cm Weight 1100 g Condition: Worn Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.740 Inventory number: LHP 10 Object: Pitcher Material/technique: Wood / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Small bulbous pitcher with handle and long square pouring spout. From Nuristan. Measurements: L. 18 cm (spout to handle) Dia. 7.5 cm (bowl) H. 6.5 cm Weight 165 g Condition: Good Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.741 Inventory number: LHP 11 Object: Bowl Material/technique: Wood / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Fragments of flat-bottomed wooden bowl with slightly curved straight sides, stylized animal heads on either side. From Nuristan. Measurements: Dia. 23 cm H. 18 cm Weight 1250 g Condition: Broken into 13 fragments Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75 Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.742 Inventory number: LHP 12 Object: Bowl Material/technique: Brass / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Semi-spherical bowl, used by nomads to put on bread for baking on embers. Circular and dot designs on outer surface. Measurements: Dia. 25 cm H. 10 cm Weight 1060g Condition: Heavy patina, center cracked with fragment missing Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.743 Inventory number: LHP 13 Object: Pot Material/technique: Clay / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Large heavy bulbous pot on rounded base, flat band around waist with zigzag decoration, cross-hatched triangles on upper body. Four flat handles for lifting. Measurements: Dia. 16 cm Weight 6200 g Condition: Very worn, rim broken and repaired Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.744 Inventory number: LHP 14 Object: Pitcher Material/technique: Clay / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Bulbous pitcher on rounded base, with handle and triangular pouring spout, everted lip decorated with small flat studs. Raised ridge around waist. Measurements: Dia. 13.5 W. 12 cm (handle to spout) H. 14 cm Weight 1280 g Condition: Edge of rim broken (2 fragments) Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.745 Inventory number: LHP 15 Object: Pitcher Material/technique: Clay / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Small squat bulbous pitcher with flared lip, triangular pouring spout, handle missing. Upper half of body covered with concentric rows of various indented decorations. Measurements: Dia. 9 cm H. 10 cm Weight 600 g Condition: Spout, rim and handle broken (18 fragments) Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.746 Inventory number: LHP 16 Object: Ewer Material/technique: Metal / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Bulbous copper ewer on flared base, curved spout with incised floral motifs and brass ring near end of spout. Bands of various decorations around shoulders. Long tapering neck, flared mouth with wide brass band. Measurements: Dia. 9 cm (mouth) H. 33 cm Weight 1900 g Condition: Worn, dented, tarnished Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.747 Inventory number: LHP 17 Object: Tinder-box Material/technique: Leather, wood / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Round wooden tinder-box covered in leather, flat back. Oblong mouth with square opening closed by wooden peg. Attached to back, section of thick leather belt with metal tongue, metal ring holding a metal accoutrement used for striking sparks. Measurements: Dia. 18 cm (incl. mouth) W. 8 cm Weight 550 g Condition: Worn Reference: Bauer, W.P and Janata, A.: “Kosmetik und Schmuck in Afghanistan,“ Archiv für Völkerkunde 28, Vienna, 1974 Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.748 Inventory number: LHP 18 Object: Powder horn Material/technique: Wood / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 19th C. Brief description: Curved octagonal powder horn ending in narrow mouth with a small screw-on cone-shaped stopper. Measurements: L. 20 cm W. 6.5 cm Weight 115 g Condition: Good Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.749 Inventory number: LHP 19 Object: Powder bottle Material/technique: Wood, leather / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 19th C. Brief description: Set of eight small cylindrical wooden powder bottles with cloth stoppers fitted into a leather holder. Faint incised decorations around neck of bottle, mouth carved into curved triangular pouring lip. Measurements: L. 19 cm W. 3 cm H. 11 cm Weight 200 g Condition: Leather badly damaged, straps on back missing, cloth stoppers damaged and missing Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.750 Inventory number: LHP 20 Object: Powder horn Material/technique: Wood, metal, horn / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 19th C. Brief description: Flat wooden powder horn with finely incised geometric designs. Measurements: L. 26 cm W. 8 cm Weight 185 g Condition: Worn, surface damaged Reference: Bauer, W.P and Janata, A.: “Kosmetik und Schmuck in Afghanistan,“ Archiv für Völkerkunde 28, Vienna, 1974 Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.751 Inventory number: LHP 21 Object: Bow Material/technique: Wood, metal / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Long carved stick, one side curved and plain with four notches at one end and further down a protective metal shield with three nails going through to other side, the other side flat and decorated with incised bands of various floral, leaf and geometric motifs. Measurements: L. 125 cm W. 3.5 cm Weight 450 g Condition: One end damaged, other end worn Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.752 Inventory number: LHP 22 Object: Accoutrement Material/technique: Wood, metal / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 19th C. Brief description: Part of weaponry accoutrement, long square curved object with tapered rounded ends, body covered with small circular metal insets. Wooden section fitted onto brass frame. Oblong opening cut out of center of body. Said to be used as weapon that does not pierce. Measurements: L. 19.5 cm Weight 67 g Condition: Worn Reference: Bauer, W.P and Janata, A.: “Kosmetik und Schmuck in Afghanistan,“ Archiv für Völkerkunde 28, Vienna, 1974 Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.753 Inventory number: LHP 23 Object: Wooden object Material/technique: Wood / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Wooden object in three sections, a narrow stand with a thin long round smooth tapered bar at one end, at the other end a flat bar with splayed feet ending in flat rounded terminals. Body of stand and feet covered in fine incised linear decorations. Measurements: L. 24 cm W. 20 cm Weight 75 g Condition: Worn, top bar cracked Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75 Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.754 Inventory number: LHP 24 Object: Snuff-bottle Material/technique: Wood, leather / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 16th-17th C. Brief description: Small cylindrical Safavid snuff-bottle, with fitted cap. Narrow bands of finely braided leather around body and cap. From Herat. Measurements: L. 8.5 cm Weight 25 g Condition: Crack in body Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.755 Inventory number: LHP 25 Object: Wall hanging Material/technique: Cotton, silk / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Rectangular wall hanging, prayer niche with two stylized ram horns at top. Overall embroidery in yellow, white, orange, green, purple, burgundy and green floral and linear designs on black field, edged with narrow woven band, hanging loops at top corners. Lined in cotton print of red roses on burgundy background. Measurements: L. 143 cm W. 100 cm Weight 500 g Condition: Good Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.756 Inventory number: LHP 26 Object: Wall hanging Material/technique: Cotton, silk / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Rectangular wall hanging, prayer niche outlined in black surrounded by overall floral designs in yellow, blue, pink, green, red, white and purple on burgundy field. Border of smaller floral motifs, edged with green stitching, two green tassels and small hanging loops at top corners. Lined in red cotton floral print. Measurements: L. 140 cm W. 96 cm Weight 500 g Condition: Good Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.757 Inventory number: LHP 27 Object: Necklace Material/technique: Silver alloy / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Hollow silver torque with folded-over terminals, square box in center. Entire surface covered with bands of various incised cross-hatchings and linear designs. Measurements: Dia. 14 cm Weight 115 g Condition: Good Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.758 Inventory number: LHP 28 Object: Pendant Material/technique: Brass, silver / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Long chain pendant, with loop at top, holding various lengths of chains and large silver coin-medal of King George V on one side and British lion 1945 on reverse. At lower rim of coin five loops hold ten short chains ending in small hollow balls. Measurements: L. 42 cm Weight 100 g Condition: Good, tarnished Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.759 Inventory number: LHP 29 Object: Necklace Material/technique: Silver alloy / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Thin link-chain necklace with three small hollow leaf pendants on each side, holding miniature flat-bottomed begging bowl. Five loops on bowl hold short chains with leaf pendants. Measurements: L. 42 cm (incl. pendants) L. 7 cm (bowl) Weight 63 g Condition: Good Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.760 Inventory number: LHP 30 Object: Bracelet Material/technique: Copper / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Small open solid copper bracelet with square band and conical terminals, decorated with incised dots and linear designs. Measurements: Dia. 7 cm Weight 130 g Condition: Worn Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.761 Inventory number: LHP 31 Object: Bracelet Material/technique: Brass / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Small open solid brass bracelet with square band and conical terminals, decorated with incised lines Measurements: Dia. 7 cm Weight 120 g Condition: Worn Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.762 Inventory number: LHP 32 Object: Bracelet Material/technique: Brass / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Small open solid brass faceted bracelet with crude linear decoration, rounded knobs at terminals. Measurements: Dia. 6.5 cm Weight 115 g Condition: Worn Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.763 Inventory number: LHP 33 Object: Bracelet Material/technique: Brass / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Small open solid brass bracelet, undecorated, with rounded semi-spherical terminals. Measurements: Dia. 6 cm Weight 80 g Condition: Worn Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.764 Inventory number: LHP 34 Object: Bracelet Material/technique: Silver alloy / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Small open solid silver bracelet with ornate flat terminals with cross-hatchings. Measurements: Dia. 7 cm Weight 60 g Condition: Worn Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.765 Inventory number: LHP 35 Object: Bracelet Material/technique: Silver alloy / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Pair of plain open silver bangles, with large cabochon stud on one terminal. Measurements: Dia. 8 cm (incl. stud) Weight 95 g (pair) Condition: Good Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.766 Inventory number: LHP 36 Object: Bracelet Material/technique: Silver alloy / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Small solid silver bracelet with pin-clasp, surface decorated with raised alternating rosettes and disks. Measurements: Dia. 7 cm Weight 80 g Condition: Worn, pin missing Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.767 Inventory number: LHP 37 Object: Bracelet Material/technique: Silver alloy, glass / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Hollow faceted silver bracelet with pin-clasp At clasp, a stepped pyramid of solid metal, on band triangular settings of red, green and blue glass beads and four loops, surface decorated with various indented motifs. Measurements: Dia. 8 cm (excl. pyramid) Weight 105 g Condition: Worn, beads missing Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.768 Inventory number: LHP 38 Object: Bracelet Material/technique: Silver alloy, brass, glass / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Small open hollow silver bracelet with rounded brass terminals, inner surface lined with brass. Surface decorated with twisted wire, diamond-shapes and studs. Row of three small red beads on either side and three large red and green beads along middle. Measurements: Dia. 8 cm Weight 75 g Condition: Worn, dented, beads missing Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.769 Inventory number: LHP 39 Object: Bracelet Material/technique: Silver alloy / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Hollow open slightly faceted bracelet with flat terminals, surface decorated with shallow floral and linear motifs. Flat rosette applied on each side of terminals. Measurements: Dia.8 cm Weight 55 g Condition: Worn Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.770 Inventory number: LHP 40 Object: Bracelet Material/technique: Silver alloy / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Small open hollow silver bracelet with 6-faceted band and flat terminals with small rosette at each side. Three upper facets of band finely decorated with incised dot and linear motifs. Measurements: Dia. 8 cm Weight 60 g Condition: Worn Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.771 Inventory number: LHP 41 Object: Bracelet Material/technique: Silver alloy / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Small open hollow silver bracelet, inner side of band flat, outer rounded, with decorated flat stylized lion-head terminals. Band decorated with hatchings and dots. Measurements: Dia. 8 cm Weight 35 g Condition: Worn, dented Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.772 Inventory number: LHP 42 Object: Bracelet Material/technique: Silver alloy / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Hollow open faceted silver bracelet with flat terminals, decorated on each side with two knobs and one bar. Surface with incised dots, cross-hatchings and two stylized eyes below each terminal. Measurements: Dia. 8.5 cm (excl. raised decorations) Weight 80 g Condition: Worn, dented Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Accession number: 2005.773 Inventory number: LHP 43 Object: Bracelet Material/technique: Silver alloy / hand-crafted Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Hollow faceted silver bracelet joined at terminals, surface decorated with twisted wire and studs. Measurements: Dia. 9 cm Weight 55 g Condition: Dented Provenance: Bought by Mr. Thomas Bodmer in Kabul, 1974-75. Donated by: Ducan-Schmuck, Zurich, Mrs. Lanfranconi/Heldstab/Petro-Zenou, 2005 Photograph:
Copyright © - Photo/Text: Stiftung Foundation Bibliotheca Afghanica - Afghanistan Museum, Carla Grissmann, 2005
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