Anklet
58-5-47
From: Bangladesh
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | 58-5-47 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Chakma |
Provenience | Bangladesh |
Date Made | 18th Century - 1957 |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Silver |
Description | Woman's anklet. Old piece sold to silversmith for melting to make a new piece. Cf. 58-5-48 for the newer style. Silver alloy sheet metal decorated on outer face with repousse leaves; chevron pattern on the inner face. Tubular piece joined by an element consisting of two floral buds. Shows signs of wear. |
Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1958 |
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