Unearthed from tombs at Tillya Tepe in northern Afghanistan, the objects in the so-called Golden Hoard of Bactria included extraordinary turquoise-encrusted gold jewellery and ornaments that reflected a blend of Greek, Near Eastern, Indian, Chinese, and nomadic imagery. Our jewellery collection is based on the traditional shapes of these ancient adornments, and is made with lapis lazuli, turquoise, and carnelian-coloured enamels. All adaptations produced by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in cooperation with the National Geographic Society. Proceeds from the sale of this merchandise support these organizations and the National Museum, Kabul. Sterling silver, with 24K gold overlay. Hand enameled. Inner circumference: 7''.
- Sterling silver, with 24K gold overlay
- Hand enamelled
- Garnets with lapis lazuli coloured enamel
- Adjustable
- Inner circumference: 7''
Ancient Afghanistan-located at the crossroads of major trade routes, where it attracted invading armies and nomadic migrations-was home to some of the most complex, rich, and original civilisations on the continent of Asia. The travelling exhibition Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul, on view at the Metropolitan Museum this past summer, presented more than 200 works of art from four archaeological sites, celebrating the country's unique role as both the recipient of diverse cultural elements and the creator of distinctive styles of art from the Bronze Age into the Kushan period.