{"product_id":"islamic-granulation-bangle","title":"Islamic Double Triangle Geometric Pattern Hammered Bangle Cuff Bracelet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTriangles of Tiny Spheres: The Islamic Granulation Bangle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo triangles meet at the center of a hammered gold cuff, set with rows of tiny granules. This Islamic granulation bangle has a center motif of 1.75 in x 3 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Islamic cuff bracelet is inspired by a bangle from the 11th century, possibly from Syria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Karat gold plate over pewter and brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75 in x 3 in at center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hammered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double triangle bangle, hammered gold plate bangle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom the Kuwait Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original belongs to the treasures of Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah in the Kuwait National Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat collection was founded in 1980. It holds more than 20,000 items of Islamic art, from metalwork to manuscripts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGranulation Explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGranulation covers a surface with tiny spheres of metal, each fused in place. The craft goes back to Sumer and reached great skill among Etruscan and Greek goldsmiths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedieval Islamic goldsmiths used filigree and granulation on fine pieces. A double triangle bangle carries that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the Islamic granulation bangle on its own. The hammered surface catches light. Wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hammered gold plate bangle suits sleeveless tops. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry-bracelets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Islamic Jewelry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedieval jewelry was often melted down, so little survives. Each early Islamic cuff is rare. This Islamic granulation bangle gives you a modern way in. An Islamic cuff bracelet like this keeps a lost craft in view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn why so little medieval jewelry survives, and see a Fatimid gold pendant. An Islamic cuff bracelet lives in that story. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/en\/perspectives\/fatimid-jewelry-toah-introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Miraculous Survival of Fatimid Jewelry - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":1192402351,"sku":"7506","price":97.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/e4a1e864eb58dc53490ee1ab7e5608a5.jpg?v=1777661723","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/islamic-granulation-bangle","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}