Silver - Bangle - Rajasthan 1950-1970

Antique / Vintage Ethnic Silver Multi-Strand Bracelet with Fish Amulet (Matsya) – Rajasthan, India – ca. mid-20th century Description: A beautiful and distinctive handmade ethnic silver bracelet originating from the Rajasthan region in India. This type of jewelry was crafted around the mid-20th century (ca. 1950–1970), often appealing to the early export and collectors' market. The bracelet features multiple flexible, finely woven strands of silver wire that gather into beautifully detailed silver end pieces adorned with floral motifs. The central clasp is engraved on the front with the image of a sacred fish (Matsya), an important protective symbol in Hinduism representing the first avatar of the god Vishnu. The bracelet closes securely with a traditional and clever screw- or pin-lock mechanism. Since this item does not feature modern Western hallmarks, it has been successfully subjected to a magnet test to exclude the presence of an iron core. This type of traditional Indian jewelry typically features a continental or lower silver content (ranging between .600 and .925 sterling silver). Origin: Rajasthan, India Period: Circa 1950–1970 (Vintage / Antique) Style: Ethnic / Tribal / Asian Art Material: Silver (Magnet test negative / non-magnetic) Dimensions: Length approx. 24.4 cm | Width approx. 1.5 cm Condition: Good, worn vintage condition with a beautiful, authentic patina. The clasp functions properly and is in good working order. Will be packed with care and shipped quickly.