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Silver torque from India 04.04.1849

Such rigid Hansli silver torque,are worn among many groups from Rajastan to Kashmir and Bengal. Leurquin mentions that such heavy necklaces are worn by girls near puberty to show that they will soon be of marriageable age. Janata shows similar torques imported to Afghanistan from Punjab and/or Sind

  • Ref.:04.04.1849
  • Size:Inner diameter: 17 cm; opening: 7,5 min. flexible
  • Weight:200 gr

Category

  • Indian jewellery 04.04Indian Subcontinent 29.07
  • ORIENTAL JEWELRY 04REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • Indian Subcontinent
  • INDIA

Material

  • White metal, silver content not tested

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Excellent overall conditionJewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.

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