Vintage Nubian Silver Cuff Bracelet – Egypt / Sudan

A substantial vintage Nubian silver cuff bracelet, attributed to the Nile Valley region between southern Egypt and Sudan.

The bracelet has a simple, solid rounded form with two slightly flattened terminals decorated with small geometric cross-shaped motifs and punched ornament.

Much of the original engraved decoration on the body has become faint through prolonged wear, giving the bracelet a smooth, softened surface and strong sense of age. The bracelet is not perfectly oval, which is consistent with handmade construction and long use.

It has been gently cleaned to restore some of the natural lustre of the silver while retaining its age-related character.

Materials & Construction

• High-grade tested silver

• Acid tested and evaluated at a minimum fineness of approximately 800‰

• Solid construction

• Handmade

• Engraved and punched decoration

• Geometric cross-shaped motifs on the terminals

• Open cuff form

Dimensions

• Weight: 63 g

• Largest inner diameter: 6.3 cm

• Inner circumference including opening: approx. 18.2 cm

• Opening: 1.9 cm

• Width: approx. 0.6 cm

Origin & Dating

Nubia – southern Egypt / Sudan, Northeast Africa

The form and construction are consistent with traditional Nubian silver bracelets associated with the communities of southern Egypt and northern Sudan.

The piece is probably first half to mid-20th century.

Cultural Context

Nubian silver jewelry forms part of the broader jewelry traditions of the Nile Valley and Northeast Africa, where substantial silver bangles and cuffs were worn both as ornament and as portable personal wealth.

The decoration on this bracelet is now heavily softened by wear, but the surviving punched motifs on the terminals remain clearly visible.

Condition

Vintage condition with significant evidence of prolonged wear.

The engraved decoration on the body is largely worn and partially erased. There are surface scratches, small marks, softened edges and irregularities from age and use.

Wearing & Conservation

A substantial but relatively narrow cuff, suitable for wearing alone or with other silver bracelets.

Because this is an old solid bracelet, repeated bending or reshaping should be avoided.

For fit, compare the 6.3 cm inner diameter, 18.2 cm inner circumference and 1.9 cm opening with an open bracelet that already fits comfortably.

• Dimensions: Largest inner diameter: 6.3 cm
  
  Inner circumference including opening: approx. 18.2 cm
  
  Opening: 1.9 cm
  
  Width: approx. 0.6 cm
• Weight: 63 g

• Country of origin: Egypt
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Please notice:
This jewel is vintage and has been worn. Scratches and wear marks may visible. It has been cleaned to restore as much as possible its original shine.

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