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Miao or Hmong Bracelets

Posted by Lynn Ardent on March 22, 2015 at 1:55am

I believe this are Miao or Hmong silver bracelets. They have beautiful wear along the sides of the wrapped wire where the silver has been worn smooth from being worn against other bracelets. About .800 silver, tested. 45 grams together.

Comments

Mustafa J. Salem March 22, 2015 at 4:59am

Very nice pair. They look as if they were used for some time. Nice looking old set, I love the wrapped part of them. Good to have Lynn Congratulations.
Betty March 22, 2015 at 11:34am

Love the simple elegance of these bracelets! A good find and, I am sure, very wearable and great combine with other pieces.
Lynn Ardent March 28, 2015 at 5:05pm

Thank you for your comments, Mustafa and Betty. This wrapped style appears throughout history, I once saw a photo of an ancient Roman silver bracelet that if it were unlabeled, I would be sure was Miao!
ingrid Langerak March 28, 2015 at 10:02pm

Elegant find Lynn,Lovely simple well balanced bracelets, i suppose high up the arm ? I love the simple elegance of it. Gr. Ingrid.