Turban Ornament
Pendant with painting on ivory on the front, enamelled gold back; Rajasthan, c. 1860-65
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Technical examination by Joanna Whalley on 28/11/2012 identified the following features:
Miniature cover: Glass
Colourless gems (crescent): Rock crystal; set over silver foils which have since tarnished. In imitation of lasque-cut diamonds
Pendants: Natural pearls (x4) with green glass terminals in imitation of emeralds (2 terminals have been lost) |
| Brief description | Pendant with painting on ivory on the front, enamelled gold back; Rajasthan, c. 1860-65 |
| Object history | Acquired by the Indian Museum in 1867. Slip number 11,640. 'Whence received: Bengal"; described in the slip book as a turban ornament, and as having been 'Bought from Sale" without specifying any further details. Transferred to South Kensington Museum in 1879. |
| Other number | 11,640 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 03147(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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