Institution

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

Object description:

All Yemenite women wore rings, with regional variation in style. A bride was given rings as a gift to be worn at her wedding. In rural areas, rings would be worn on the toes and thumbs as well as the fingers.

Object/Work type:

jewelry

Cultural Heritage type:

Costume (hierarchy name)

Location:

Jerusalem - Israel

Object measurements:

H: 2.3, D: 2.7 cm

Production

Date: Early 20th century

Material/Technique: Silver, filigree

Resource

Rights Type:  

Record

Source: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

Identifier: 247312