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These extravagant 22 carat gold ear ornaments were gifted to a young woman by her parents on her wedding day, as part of her dowry. 

Pampadam earrings combine traditional female customs in Tamil Nadu with the northern Krishna-cult story of the Naga Kaliya.

The earring is a stylized cobra coiled on her nest. She is laying eggs, which are expressed as a large ball connected to a smaller one on the back. The arch-shaped pieces on the side indicate that the hood is wide open, and her head is erect. 

The goldsmithing is of a high standard and the designs unique to these communities. They have a concealed hinged device allowing the ornament to be opened to secure it in a distended earlobe. Although giving the appearance of having considerable weight, they are in fact lac-filled and surprisingly light.

Material: 22 crt gold, filled with lac

Sizes:
-	Hight: 4,5 cm
-	Width: 5,5 cm

Weight: 69,08 gram

Date:  late 19th–early 20th century
Culture: India

Excellent condition - 4.5 cm

Pair of 22 carat gold Pampadam ear ornaments - Gold - India - Early 20th century

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