Gold Necklace
2nd half of the 19th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Seven strands of links, with clasp ends.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Red tinted gold achieved by either boiling the gold with tamarind seeds, or by exposing it to the fumes of sulphur during the smelting process. |
| Brief description | Burmese necklace of seven strands of red tinted gold, Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885) ca. 2nd quarter 19th century. |
| Physical description | Seven strands of links, with clasp ends. |
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| Object history | Received in 1855, original No 237 |
| Other number | 9819 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 03160(IS) |
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| Record created | November 24, 1999 |
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