Necklace

29-221-130

From: India | Varanasi

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 29-221-130
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India | Varanasi
Section Asian
Materials Metal
Description

Talismanic necklace with metalic amulet boxes which are meant to contain sacred manuscripts. Bandeau of heavy gilt steel beads in three rows on red strings with a tassel.

Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 92-1-232 - Found in Collection Number | 130 - Sommerville Number

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