Bracelet
early 19th century (made)
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One of a pair of bracelets (with 03009(IS)) worn by Newar women of the Kathmandu Valley. This type of bracelet with dragon head terminals was popular in both Nepal and Tibet.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embossed copper gilt |
| Brief description | A pairs of bracets. copper gilt, early 19th century, Nepal. |
| Physical description | A hollow copper-gilt bracelet with terminals in the form of dragons. One quarter hinges outwards on a pin to allow fitting over the arm. |
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| Object history | Acquired by the East India Company Museum in 1855. |
| Summary | One of a pair of bracelets (with 03009(IS)) worn by Newar women of the Kathmandu Valley. This type of bracelet with dragon head terminals was popular in both Nepal and Tibet. |
| Associated object | 03009(IS) (Set) |
| Bibliographic reference | John Clarke: Jewellery of Tibet and Himalayas, V&A Publications
ISBN 1 85177 4238, 2004, page 106, no.104. |
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| Accession number | 03009A/(IS) |
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| Record created | February 9, 2004 |
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