It tinkles. With the slightest movement, the forty or so gold pieces jingle together with that crystalline, warm sound that belongs to ceremonial evenings, slow dances, and Levantine markets. This anklet is an adornment of oriental tradition, worn during weddings and celebrations in Turkish, North African, and Bedouin cultures. The setting is a double twisted gold chain, flexible and strong, from which two rows of round pieces, embossed with Arabic calligraphy in the style of Ottoman tughras or Quranic inscriptions, hang in a cascade. Each piece is slightly different, testifying to artisanal craftsmanship. The warm gold patina, slightly oxidized in places, and the mounting style confirm manufacturing from the first half of the 20th century, circa . The anklet slips on directly, without a clasp, held by the natural tension of the chain rows. Worn on a bare ankle in summer, it transforms every step into music. Material: Gilded metal, pieces embossed with Arabic calligraphy. Closure: Direct slip-on, no clasp. Pieces: Approximately 40 charms cascading in two rows. Dating: First half of the 20th century, circa . Condition: Very good condition, antique gold patina, wear consistent with age. Worn on the ankle or wrist, displayed in a cabinet of curiosities, or given as a gift, this anklet brings an authentic and poetic touch of the Orient.
Additional details:
- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Style: Orientale
- Style: Ottoman
- Style: Bédouine
- Style: Turque
- Style: Nord-Africaine
- Material: Métal doré
- Period: première moitié du XXe siècle, circa