A bracelet combining Egyptian imagery in a symmetrical composition fabricated from faceted precious and smoothly polished semi-precious gemstones and gold also known as cabochon, set in platinum in a rectangular form with an open box clasp partially seen. The dominant central design shows two swans intertwined in a heart form encrusted in round diamonds and rows of mother-of-pearl representing feathers with beaks of onyx and a large round diamond atop, possibly representing the sun. An onyx scarab below traditionally representing renewal and rebirth in Egyptian symbolism spreads its decorative wings in a symmetrical circular design embellished with onyx for feather tips, two rows of turquoise, then sapphires meeting in the diamond encrusted center and appearing to be overlapped by the swans. Round diamonds surround the feathers with several thin diagonal dark lines and a curved partial circle emanating from the large diamond above the entwined swan’s heads. To the right and left are papyrus leaves formed like fans on an opposite diagonal orientation consisting of sapphires and gold stripes and sapphires on the leaf’s gently curved borders. Above, large areas of turquoise cabochons appear to be flowing in a diagonal orientation and are possibly reminiscent of the Nile River. Further to the left and right and at the bracelet’s ends are a symbol of an outline of an eye possibly representing a god enhanced with gems and a black pearl for the iris. A hook and flail are located below the eye crossed like an X consisting of sapphire and gold stripes traditionally representing a symbol for the Pharaoh of Egypt. The bracelet could comfortably fit into one’s hand, it would probably feel cold to the touch and the texture would be bumpy from the cabochon stones. The photograph captures the object against a light gray ground with a cast shadow.

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Object ID #907130389

This is a Bracelet.

This object is not part of the Cooper Hewitt's permanent collection. It was able to spend time at the museum on loan from Anonymous as part of The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920s.

It is dated ca. 1925. Its medium is diamonds, turquoise, sapphires, mother-of-pearl, onyx, black pearls, smoky quartz, tourmaline, gold, platinum.

This Egyptian-style bracelet by Lacloche Frères of about 1924 is one of two very similar examples that could be worn as a pair. In its colors, materials, and design this bracelet reflects knowledge of King Tut’s tomb.

It is credited Private Collection.

This object has not been digitized yet.

Bracelet, Egyptian, ca. 1925
diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and platinum.
FD Gallery Collection.
42.2016.1

A vanity case in the form of a small sarcophagus combining Egyptian style imagery with a raised and curved bone lid, a flat bottom and an ornate encasement fabricated from enamel paint, gold, cabochon or smoothly polished stones and carved and polished emeralds and sapphires, faceted diamonds, platinum and onyx. The case could easily fit into the palm of one’s hand. A line drawing of a young person facing left dressed in a long sheath with triangular hands is carved in the bone lid. A jewelled image that resembles the Pharaoh Tutankhamun rests on the left side of the case wearing a striped headdress known as a neme. The neme is encrusted with cabochon sapphire stones that appear to be calibrated to fit in between thin gold lines. The royal insignia of the goddess Wadjet sits on the top of the King’s neme in the form of a cobra for protection embellished with faceted diamonds. The Pharaoh's face is carved from a large translucent emerald with blue sapphire irises embedded in his eyes. His chin wears a fake beard formed into an onyx cylinder. The Pharaoh's body is portrayed as a white leopard encrusted with faceted diamonds and onyx stones with oversized carved emerald paws showing strength. Yellow-orange enamel paints the negative space with blue, green and white papyrus flowers adorning the side edges. Above the Pharaoh’s head the trim is encrusted with three sets of rounded emeralds in between faceted diamonds while a row of diamonds borders the bottom edge. The front of the vanity case displays part of the bone lid bordered with rounded emeralds in between faceted diamonds and a centered diamond thumb clasp with an onyx fluted strip below. The same yellow-orange enamel decorates the front of the case’s body with several blue, green, and white papyrus flowers evenly spaced. Gold-beaded flower buds standing erect are placed in the alternating negative space of the papyrus flowers. The photograph shows the case on an angle displaying the top, front and left side view known as an isometric view with the left side closer to the viewer against a white ground showing a cast shadow.

Object ID #1024497181
bone, enamel, gold, emeralds, sapphires, diamonds, platinum, onyx.
Lent by Cartier Collection, Inv. VC 70 A25.
86.2016.2

Scarab Belt Buckle

Scarab Belt Buckle
square-shaped diamonds, baguette-, brilliant-, round old- and single-cut....
Lent by Cartier Collection, Inv. CL 341 A26.
86.2016.3

Our curators have highlighted 4 objects that are related to this one. Here are three of them, selected at random:

Egyptian-themed bracelet. Almost entirely set in round diamonds, there are periodic rows of channel-set rectangular sapphires. The scene on the front of the bracelet, set in sapphires, rubies and emeralds, is of two Egyptian figures. One is kneeling and is giving or receiving something from a standing figure.

Egyptian Bracelet
diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and platinum.
Private Collection.
41.2016.1

A purse designed with a sculptural woman seductively reclining on top of the closure with the body of the purse made from a silk textile. She is made of gold and is positioned across the width of the purse on a gold decorative surface, leaning on her left elbow, wearing a triangular covering embellished with diamonds and sapphires that partially covers from her waist to above her left knee. She wears long sapphire earrings and a diamond band across her head. The snap lock closure is decorated with a blue and green enamelled wave design occupying most of the width, with small black squares on each end adorned with a small diamond step design beneath. A gold triangular form with the monogram [RRF] is centered and overlapping the wave design featuring a round diamond and a green and black enamel pull ornament. The body of the evening purse is vertically designed, woven from black silk with a rounded bottom and strap.

Object ID #907130315
gold, enamel, diamonds, sapphires, silk, cotton.
Lent by The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lyon, 2009.378.
48.2016.2

Brooch
diamonds, rubies, emeralds, onyx, and platinum.
Private Collection.
41.2016.8

Its dimensions are

L x W: 17.9 × 4 cm (7 1/16 × 1 9/16 in.)

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920s.

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Accession Number 41.2016.11
Object ID 907130389