Pendant - Silver, coral and turquoise - Nepal

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Two Himalayan pendants from Nepal, titled 'Two Himalayan pendants', dating to the second half of the 20th century, comprising a left gau in low‑grade silver with brass and glass that can open to store a religious item, and a right pendant/buckle in high‑grade silver with coral and turquoise, each measuring 6 cm square and together weighing 67 g.

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Two Himalayan pendants probably made in Nepal.

Second half of the 20th century.

The left one is a gau, that can be opened and it is used to store a paper or cloth with religious significance. Made of low grade silver, brass and glass.
Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 1 cm

The right one is a sort of pendant/buckle, made of high grade silver, coral and turquoise. This is older than the gau.
Size: 6 x 6 cm

In very good conditions, some wear due to age.

Combined weight 67 gr.

In good condition, no beads missing.

Two Himalayan pendants probably made in Nepal.

Second half of the 20th century.

The left one is a gau, that can be opened and it is used to store a paper or cloth with religious significance. Made of low grade silver, brass and glass.
Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 1 cm

The right one is a sort of pendant/buckle, made of high grade silver, coral and turquoise. This is older than the gau.
Size: 6 x 6 cm

In very good conditions, some wear due to age.

Combined weight 67 gr.

In good condition, no beads missing.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Metal
coral and turquoise, Silver
Total weight
67 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country of Origin
Nepal
Sold with stand
No
Width
6 cm
Length
6 cm
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301
Objects sold
100%
Private

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