From the private Charlotte Waterhouse Collection, this extraordinary piece is believed to date back to the 18th century and originates from Mongolia or the greater Central Asian steppes. It is a rare and visually arresting ceremonial adornment, most likely worn across the chest by women during rituals, weddings, or significant tribal events.
The piece features a meticulously hand-hammered copper and silver construction, with a top section engraved with stylized mythological creatures—possibly birds or horses, echoing Mongolian cosmology. Dangling chains of linked metal rectangles anchor a half-moon pendant adorned with etched star motifs and suspended coin-like discs. The craftsmanship is deeply traditional, evocative of nomadic artisanship passed through generations.
Materials: Believed to be heavy solid copper and silver alloy
Origin: Mongolia / Central Asia
Period: Estimated 18th–19th century
Provenance: Charlotte Waterhouse private collection (estate piece)
Weight: Substantial (in-hand feel suggests over 1 lb)
Condition: Patina consistent with age; structurally intact and museum-worthy
This is not a reproduction or tourist piece. It’s heavy, intentional, and entirely one-of-a-kind.
Perfect for collectors of antique tribal jewelry, ethnographic artifacts, or statement decorative objects. Would be extraordinary framed, displayed, or worn as a ceremonial tribute.
Price: $2,850
(Comparable pieces in museum collections or international auctions have fetched between $2,000–$5,000+)
From the private Charlotte Waterhouse Collection, this extraordinary piece is believed to date back to the 18th century and originates from Mongolia or the greater Central Asian steppes. It is a rare and visually arresting ceremonial adornment, most likely worn across the chest by women during rituals, weddings, or significant tribal events.
The piece features a meticulously hand-hammered copper and silver construction, with a top section engraved with stylized mythological creatures—possibly birds or horses, echoing Mongolian cosmology. Dangling chains of linked metal rectangles anchor a half-moon pendant adorned with etched star motifs and suspended coin-like discs. The craftsmanship is deeply traditional, evocative of nomadic artisanship passed through generations.
Materials: Believed to be heavy solid copper and silver alloy
Origin: Mongolia / Central Asia
Period: Estimated 18th–19th century
Provenance: Charlotte Waterhouse private collection (estate piece)
Weight: Substantial (in-hand feel suggests over 1 lb)
Condition: Patina consistent with age; structurally intact and museum-worthy
This is not a reproduction or tourist piece. It’s heavy, intentional, and entirely one-of-a-kind.
Perfect for collectors of antique tribal jewelry, ethnographic artifacts, or statement decorative objects. Would be extraordinary framed, displayed, or worn as a ceremonial tribute.
Price: $2,850
(Comparable pieces in museum collections or international auctions have fetched between $2,000–$5,000+)
