A rare 22K gold Tillya Kosh Diadem, wedding tiara - Bukhara / Uzbekistan - Beginning of the 20th century

The 22K gold tiara is comprised of three main elements. The central ornament is in the form of two crowned birds kissing over a floral element. The ornament is inlaid with tourmaline, turquoise, and white rock crystal. Flanking the kissing bird element are two engraved wings, set with turquoise, tourmaline and a small emerald Below dangle pendants strung with pearls and set with turquoise stones. three gold hooks and chains are used for hanging on a traditional headdress.

cut, soldered, wrought,

dimensions: 21*5 cm

weight: 101 gram

*The Bukharan community was very wealthy. That said it is still rare to find an item like this in gold, usually, it was made in silver. A similar item was exhibited at the Threads of silk: the story of Bukharan Jewry in the Diaspora Museum, Tel Aviv.