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Parure (set) of traditional silver jewellery

Silver | 2095.1 g (Weight) (whole object) | RCIN 211802

Master: Parure

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Master: Parure

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Master: Parure

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Master: Parure

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Description

Parure of silver jewellery. The style is traditionally worn by Yemeni Jewish women.

Provenance

Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi of the Republic of Yemen, on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee, 2012.
People involved

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page HM Queen Elizabeth II (b. 1926)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Silver

Measurements

2095.1 g (Weight) (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Gems & Jewellery
Object type(s)
costume
costume accessories
jewellery
References

Alternative title(s)

Parure

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