Necklace

2017-24-4

From: India | Jaipur

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Hansli
Object Number 2017-24-4
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India | Jaipur
Period 20th Century
Date Made 20th Century
Section Asian
Materials Silver
Description

Woman's necklace in the form of a silver torque (hansli). The surface has various linear designs engraved into it and is mostly made up of hexagrams with five punched designs. The sides have circular designs that taper to a smooth end with a pointed tip that curves around to create a loop. The men's version of the necklace usually has small bells attached.

Height 19.4 cm
Width 21 cm
Depth 1.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Rosalind Dutton, 2017

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