Κυριακή 11 Μαρτίου 2018

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India: Large Silver Anklet, or "Milna Payal." 19th Century. approximate diameter: 13cm, weight: 467g. "This anklet is made of a series of solid silver interlocking units joined to a twelve-sided cube which contains the opening screw mechanism. The cube has been engraved with floral motifs and has prominent bud-like finials. A related example is illustrated in Untracht (1997, p. 275)." Michael Backman.



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