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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