Necklace

29-221-22.1

From: India

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 29-221-22.1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Silver | Wool
Iconography Rama | Bharut
Description

Necklace with medallions to which an amulet (29-221-22.3) attaches at the center. The cord is made up of wrapped red, tan and blue threads. The medallions are round and slightly concave with loop at top. Slightly raised rim around outside of medallion. Chain consists of central core of 6 Z-spun, S-twisted cords wrapped with natural wool (2 Z-spun, final S-twist), Red (Z-spun), Blue (Z-spun), and Yellow (Z-spun) dyed wool. Six silver disk-shaped medallions are strung on the chain. There is one round silver bead which seperates two of the other beads.

Height 45.7 cm
Width 27.9 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number CG2001-1-17 - Found in Collection Number

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