4 Anklets - white metal - India - first half 20th century
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India, 4 Anklets (a pair and two singles) dating to the first half of the 20th century, made in white metal with a pair featuring lost-wax casting and chasing, inner diameters 4.2 cm for the pair and 4.5 cm for the singles, total weight about 145.5 g, in good condition.
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4 anklets, one pair and two singles,
First half of the 20th century
Models for children
The pair has a nice finish in lost-wax casting and engraving,
Internal diameter 4.2 cm
Overall weight 145.5 grams
The single is a relic with a high tribal connotation!
The pyramid motifs arranged geometrically represent the back of a snake and have apotropaic function, protecting against malevolent spirits and the perils of nature.
The floral motifs symbolize prosperity, fertility, and the connection with nature.
Unknown material, brass alloy? but it could contain some silver content.
It opens by closure pins
Internal diameter: 4.5 cm
Weight: 144.6 grams
The other single anklet seems to have gilding, features a classic ribbed design well executed, with plates that simulate granulation.
Internal diameter: 4.5 cm
Weight: 155.72 grams
Personal collection.
Condition as shown in natural-light photos
to be considered an integral part of the description
Origin:
Signs of wear, slight edge wear on one of the pair.
Where the closure pin has been lost it has been replaced with a modern one
Appropriate packaging
Fast shipping
4 anklets, one pair and two singles,
First half of the 20th century
Models for children
The pair has a nice finish in lost-wax casting and engraving,
Internal diameter 4.2 cm
Overall weight 145.5 grams
The single is a relic with a high tribal connotation!
The pyramid motifs arranged geometrically represent the back of a snake and have apotropaic function, protecting against malevolent spirits and the perils of nature.
The floral motifs symbolize prosperity, fertility, and the connection with nature.
Unknown material, brass alloy? but it could contain some silver content.
It opens by closure pins
Internal diameter: 4.5 cm
Weight: 144.6 grams
The other single anklet seems to have gilding, features a classic ribbed design well executed, with plates that simulate granulation.
Internal diameter: 4.5 cm
Weight: 155.72 grams
Personal collection.
Condition as shown in natural-light photos
to be considered an integral part of the description
Origin:
Signs of wear, slight edge wear on one of the pair.
Where the closure pin has been lost it has been replaced with a modern one
Appropriate packaging
Fast shipping
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
first half 20th century
Country of Origin
India
Material
white metal
Title of artwork
4 Anklets
Condition
Good condition
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