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Bracelet

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

One of a pair of bracelets (with 03009A/(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

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Embossed copper gilt
Brief description
spiral ornament dragon head ends; Jewellery, gilt metal, embossed, 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.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 11cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Transliteration
Object history
Acquired by the East India Company Museum in 1855.
Summary
One of a pair of bracelets (with 03009A/(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
Bibliographic references
  • John Clarke: Jewellery of Tibet and Himalayas, V&A Publications ISBN 1 85177 4238, 2004, page106, no.104
  • Traditional jewelry of India / Oppi Untracht. London: Thames and Hudson Limited London, 1997 Number: 0500017808 p. 254, ill. 579
Collection
Accession number
03009(IS)

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Record createdMarch 11, 2004
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