Ear Pendant
ca. 1885 (made)
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The crescent at the top of this south Indian gold pendant has a very richly textured surface, which has been produced by applying alternate bands of twisted wires and granulation. The grains (tiny gold balls) are arranged either in single rows or in clusters. The long pendant is also painstakingly crafted, with applied plaited wire borders and flowers made of wire and granules.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gold, with applied wire, granulation and stamped motifs |
| Brief description | Ear pendant, gold, Madras, India, about 1885 |
| Physical description | Gold with applied wire, granulation and stamped motifs. |
| Credit line | Purchased from the Colonial and Indian Exhibition held in London in 1886 |
| Object history | Purchased from the London Colonial and Indian Exhibition of 1886. Placed in the Jewellery Room, Upper Galleries in the museum. 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. |
| Summary | The crescent at the top of this south Indian gold pendant has a very richly textured surface, which has been produced by applying alternate bands of twisted wires and granulation. The grains (tiny gold balls) are arranged either in single rows or in clusters. The long pendant is also painstakingly crafted, with applied plaited wire borders and flowers made of wire and granules. |
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| Accession number | IS.153-1886 |
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| Record created | February 26, 2004 |
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