Two exquisite antique tassels from Tibet or Nepal. The jade pieces are of substantial weight. The shorter piece has a whirling log design inside triangular shapes with circles on the borders. The lighter piece also has circles and triangular designs. Each piece has a beautiful turquoise or malachite bead threaded on its ends. The caps of the jade pieces are made of silver which has a lovely patina. Each cap has alternating coral and turquoise cabochons order along with edge borders of rope design. The bright red tassels are braided at their tops and wrapped with green cord. An additional turquoise bead and a knotted cord adds to the design. Both tassels have a cord loop at the top for hanging.
Dimensions Tassel 1: approx.
height 2 1/2" (6.35cm )
diameter 3/4" (1.91 cm)
Weight: approx. 1.44 oz, 40.83 g
Metal: silver
Gemstone: light colored jade,turquoise, coral, silk or cotton
Dimensions Tassel 2: approx.
height 1 5/8" (4.13cm )
diameter 3/4" (1.91cm)
Weight: approx. 1.19 oz, 33.60 g
Metal: silver, unpolished
Gemstone: greenish jade,turquoise, coral, silk or cotton
Age: last century
Product code: Tassels from Tibet or Nepal order Jade Antique