Decoration for wearing on clothes

Description

Decorations for wearing on clothing, dating back to the Iron Age.
The items consist of two main types of elements:
Two teardrop-shaped plates made of bronze or copper, with a green patina on their surface (indicating long-term exposure to the ground). These plates could be used as pendants or patches on clothing, secured to the fabric through stitching or metal fasteners.
Four small cuboid elements, likely made of stone or metal. They could serve as beads or decorative inserts, complementing the main ornamentation of the clothing.
Such decorations had both aesthetic and symbolic functions. They emphasized the social status of the owner, served as amulets, and simultaneously reflected the artistic traditions of the nomadic societies of the Iron Age.
Location: Zhetysu Region, Kerbulak District, Koksaykorum-3. 2023.
Date: Iron Age
Technique: handcrafted.
Size: keychain - 2 pieces 2.7×1.4cm, bead - 4 pieces 0.5×0.5cm