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Source Description
This type of ornament would have been affixed to the front of a turban as an emblem of high noble status. The raised central element mimics the shape of an eagle feather or plume.
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96491
label
Turban Ornament (Sarpech)
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96491
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object
title
Turban Ornament (Sarpech)
description
This type of ornament would have been affixed to the front of a turban as an emblem of high noble status. The raised central element mimics the shape of an eagle feather or plume.
date
1800s
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CC0
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CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q79479456
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Jewelry
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 10.2 x 8.4 cm (4 x 3 5/16 in.)
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India
accession
1916.259
Source extras
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Gilt silver with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, topaz, blue sapphires, yellow sapphire
tombstone
Turban Ornament (Sarpech), 1800s. India. Gilt silver with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, topaz, blue sapphires, yellow sapphire; overall: 10.2 x 8.4 cm (4 x 3 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, 1916.259
collection
Indian Art
creditline
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade
updatedAt
2026-05-29 05:11:38.565000
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96491
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Indian and Southeast Asian Art
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Indian Art
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Gilt silver with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, topaz, blue sapphires, yellow sapphire
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