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Saddle Ring

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

One of a pair of women's silver and coral saddle rings (with IM.11-1911). Such rings, popular throughout Tibet, were so named for their resemblance to the high shouldered Tibetan saddle.

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver and coral
Brief description
large; Jewellery, silver coral, cast, Tibet, C19
Physical description
A woman's saddle ring.
Dimensions
  • Length: 3cm
  • Height: 3.5cm
Credit line
Purchased from J.V. Coleman, Esq.
Object history
Obtained on the British military expedition to Tibet in 1904. I.M. 10 and 11-1911 purchased together for £1.10s

Purchased from J.V. Coleman, Esq., 6 Berringer Villas, Laurel Gardens, Hawwell. 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.

RP 1911- 749M
Summary
One of a pair of women's silver and coral saddle rings (with IM.11-1911). Such rings, popular throughout Tibet, were so named for their resemblance to the high shouldered Tibetan saddle.
Bibliographic reference
John Clarke: Jewellery of Tibet and Himalayas, V&A Publications ISBN 1 85177 4238, 2004, page 25.
Collection
Accession number
IM.10-1911

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Record createdDecember 15, 2003
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