This necklace (photo) is from an exquisite gold necklace from the Astarabad region (present-day Gorgan) that dates back about 800 years and is considered one of the masterpieces of Iranian goldsmithing in the post-Tazan period. The necklace is made up of beads with intricate and delicate geometric shapes, each made with advanced metalworking techniques such as filigree, latticework, and soldering. The combination of cylindrical, spherical, and star-shaped beads with an eye-catching arrangement reflects the artists of the time’s deep understanding of beauty, symmetry, and technical skill.
Necklaces of this type were usually worn by noblewomen, courtiers, or as gifts. The use of pure gold and intricate design indicate the high status of the owner and the cultural and social importance of such ornaments in the society of the time. This work is currently kept at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and, as part of the treasure trove of Iranian metalworking art, has a special place in introducing Iranian civilization and artistic taste.
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