Neck Ornament
19th century (made)
Thusi is made of a sequence of 15 gilt metal units set with imitation pearls and coloured glass with another 15 smaller units hung beneath also set with pearls and coloured glass. The necklace has a cord wrapped in gold thread with red thread ends.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Brief description | thusi; Jewellery, metal pearl, gilt, Gujarat, C19 |
| Physical description | Thusi is made of a sequence of 15 gilt metal units set with imitation pearls and coloured glass with another 15 smaller units hung beneath also set with pearls and coloured glass. The necklace has a cord wrapped in gold thread with red thread ends. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr Birdwood, C.S.I |
| Object history | This type of necklace from Gujurat is called a 'thusi' and is worn by women, but not by widows. Given by Dr Birdwood, C.S.I. 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. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.21-1881 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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