Pair of Anklets
c 1898-1905 (made)
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One of a pair of anklets, cast silver, chased and with an engraved inscription made at Dabhoi, near Baroda in the late l9th century.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Cast silver, chased with an engraved inscription |
Brief description | Pair of anklets, cast silver, chased with an engraved inscription, Baroda, c.1898-1905. |
Physical description | Two anklets with terminals in the form of stylized aquatic monster (makara) heads by Hargovind Hira, Lohar (member of the blacksmiths' caste). These enormously heavy anklets may never have been intended for wear. They are elaborately decorated with chased and engraved silver. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Lord Curzon of Kedleston |
Object history | Bequeathed by Lord Curzon of Kedleston, KG. |
Production | Dabhoi, near Baroda |
Summary | One of a pair of anklets, cast silver, chased and with an engraved inscription made at Dabhoi, near Baroda in the late l9th century. |
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Accession number | IM.287-1927 |
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Record created | March 3, 2005 |
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