Neck Ornament
torque-shaped; Jewellery, gilt metal
Object details
| Object type | |
| Brief description | torque-shaped; Jewellery, gilt metal |
| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr Birdwood, C.S.I |
| Object history | Information in the acquisition register, "Called 'Hansli' by the Mahrattas and 'Hamsdi' by the Gujaratis; worn by children of the former upt to four years of age, and by married or unmarried women of the latter." Given by Dr Birdwood, C.S.I. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.26-1881 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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