Anklet
late 19th century - early 20th century (made)
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Mould or crucible of clay an cow dung, after the firing, containing two metal curb-chain anklets (santh) of double link pattern, cast simultaneously by the "cire-perdue" process. Deep ring, enclosing the anlets, above which is the cone shaped orifice sealed up for the firing.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Clay and cow-dung with metal inside |
| Brief description | Mould for casting anklet, clay dung metal; Rajasthan, C19 |
| Physical description | Mould or crucible of clay an cow dung, after the firing, containing two metal curb-chain anklets (santh) of double link pattern, cast simultaneously by the "cire-perdue" process. Deep ring, enclosing the anlets, above which is the cone shaped orifice sealed up for the firing. |
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| Credit line | Given by Alfred C. Marshall, Esq. |
| Object history | Cast at Sawai Madhopur Jaipur Given by Alfred C. Marshall, Esq., 31 The Grove, Boltons, S.W.10. 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. R.P. 1920-2285 |
| Bibliographic reference | Barnard, Nick, Indian Jewellery: The V&A Collection London: V&A Publishing, 2008 Number: ISBN 9781851774838
p. 72, pl. 3.30 |
| Other number | RP 1920/2285 - RF number |
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| Accession number | IM.17-1920 |
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| Record created | December 1, 2005 |
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