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Torque

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silver torque, in the form of horseshoe with curved back ends. Decorated with silver, cast and engraved with flower and leaf motifs. Uttah Pradesh, 19th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver, cast and engraved
Brief description
Torque, silver, Uttah Pradesh, 19th century.
Physical description
Silver torque, in the form of horseshoe with curved back ends. Decorated with silver, cast and engraved with flower and leaf motifs. Uttah Pradesh, 19th century.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.5cm
  • Width: 13.5cm
  • Depth: 3cm
Bibliographic reference
Swallow, D., Stronge, S., Crill, R., Koezuka, T., editor and translator, "The Art of the Indian Courts. Miniature Painting and Decorative Arts", Victoria & Albert Museum and NHK Kinki Media Plan, 1993. p. 143. cat. no. 126
Collection
Accession number
IS.371-1992

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Record createdDecember 24, 1999
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