Side of Bazuband

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Side of Bazuband

Posted by Ethnic Embellishments on November 10, 2013 at 11:25pm

Silver bazuband from Persia, 19th century. Some of the most amazing workmanship I've ever seen.

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Eva Baby November 11, 2013 at 8:40am

spectacular!!!
ingrid Langerak November 11, 2013 at 9:09am

What is a bazuband and what is its purpose?
Eva Baby November 11, 2013 at 9:27am

@Hi Ingrid, I just tried to find out. At first, Bazuband is a City in Khorassam, Northern Persia. But the Name is applied to a arm-guard (something worn on the (upper) arm for protection (usually containing Koranic verses, but some are also weapons). Perhaps someone else can give us more Info on this.
ingrid Langerak November 11, 2013 at 9:42am

Thank you Eva, so far out for me. I cannot visualize how it will stay on the arm, I can see it has four loops. Any idea what the diameter can be. If it is used as a protection around the upper arms, than many of these items must be heavily damaged and so a piece like this must be rare especially in this condition. It is a beautiful piece for sure. Gr. Ingrid
Chantal November 11, 2013 at 6:14pm

Fantastic Hillary. Such wonderfully detailed etching...Can I ask you where you got it?
Thelma November 11, 2013 at 6:17pm

Mmm.... Such artistry!
Ethnic Embellishments November 11, 2013 at 7:02pm

Hi Chantal, eBay, mislisted, of course :-)
Eva Baby November 11, 2013 at 7:50pm

Ingrid, the sides are attached to some sort of band (made of cloth I think) and this will be worn then around the arm...... I think no-one answered this so far.
ingrid Langerak November 11, 2013 at 8:21pm

Thank you Eva, for the info. maybe i can google it when I have some open spot. Still taking care I hope?
Chantal November 11, 2013 at 9:00pm

lucky you. Great find.

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Side of Bazuband

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