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Toe Ring

19th century (made)
Place of origin

Toe ring (angutha) worn on the big toe

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver & copper
Brief description
Toe ring, silver and copper, 19th century,Bangalore
Physical description
Toe ring (angutha) worn on the big toe
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.4cm
  • Width: 3.1cm
  • Length: 4cm
Credit line
Given by A. Tyson Esq
Production
worn on big toe by Hindu women
Bibliographic reference
Barnard, Nick, Indian Jewellery: The V&A Collection London: V&A Publishing, 2008 Number: ISBN 9781851774838 p. 113, pl. 6.6
Collection
Accession number
79-1907

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Record createdDecember 8, 2005
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