Amulet
19th century (made)
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Rectangular shaped amulet with two red and two blue glass beads mounted on the top edge and two tusk-shaped extensions on the bottom edge with a ring holding three small silver beads in between. The rectangular shape is divided into four equal smaller rectangles separated by a zig-zag pattern at the centre of which is mounted a circular piece of red-coloured glass. Each small rectangle is decorated with three rows of circular motifs inlaid with mother of pearl. The back is plain except for two horizontal rows of zig-zags.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Silver decorated with glass and mother of pearl |
Brief description | Amulet, silver, NE India, 19th century. |
Physical description | Rectangular shaped amulet with two red and two blue glass beads mounted on the top edge and two tusk-shaped extensions on the bottom edge with a ring holding three small silver beads in between. The rectangular shape is divided into four equal smaller rectangles separated by a zig-zag pattern at the centre of which is mounted a circular piece of red-coloured glass. Each small rectangle is decorated with three rows of circular motifs inlaid with mother of pearl. The back is plain except for two horizontal rows of zig-zags. |
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Credit line | Given by Suzanne Levi |
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Accession number | IS.139-2009 |
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Record created | December 8, 2009 |
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