SILVER UZBEK HEADDRESS, 19th century

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19th century Uzbek Women's Headdress Made of gold gilded filigree silver. In view of the fact that the gold was very expensive in the 19th century only half (front part) of the silver headdress is gold plated and decorated in high relief. Other half (back part of the headdress) was covered with a veil. 5 5/8 inches (14,3 cm) diameter, 1 3/4 inches (4,5 cm) high, approximately 130 grams weigh.