Not currently on display at the V&A

Hair Ornament

20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silver ornament to cover hair plait, formed of interlocking plaques in the form of pairs of birds linked at the back by black cotton thread; upper architectural element of two domes and intermediate plaque with birds. South India, 20th century


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver and black thread
Brief description
Silver ornament to cover hair plait, formed of interlocking plaques in the form of pairs of birds linked at the back by black cotton thread; upper architectural element of two domes and intermediate plaque with birds. South India, 20th century
Physical description
Silver ornament to cover hair plait, formed of interlocking plaques in the form of pairs of birds linked at the back by black cotton thread; upper architectural element of two domes and intermediate plaque with birds. South India, 20th century
Dimensions
  • Length: 68cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Oppi Untracht
Collection
Accession number
IS.107-2009

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Record createdOctober 26, 2009
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