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Gold Theva Work Brooch
Partabargh, Rajasthan, India
late 19th century
length: 6.1cm
This beautiful brooch is made from theva work, a type of work only undertaken by Raj Soni goldsmiths from Partabargh in Rajasthan. The technique involves
incising and then cutting out small scenes and images from thin 24 carat gold. This is then fused onto glass behind which green and sometimes red foil is
attached. The whole is then held in place by silver wire and mounted in gilded silver or gold mounts.
Typically theva wear shows village scenes or Hindu deities. This brooch shows pilgrims collecting water in Benares-style holy water containers and having the
water blessed by a swami, all beneath luxuriant foliage. A tiger is shown to the left.
The back of this brooch has been finished with a large single piece of mother-of-pearl (see the photograph below.)
Inventory no.: 247
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Gold Theva Work Brooch
Partabargh, Rajasthan, India
late 19th century
length: 6.1cm
This beautiful brooch is made from theva work, a type of work only undertaken by Raj Soni goldsmiths from Partabargh in Rajasthan. The technique involves
incising and then cutting out small scenes and images from thin 24 carat gold. This is then fused onto glass behind which green and sometimes red foil is
attached. The whole is then held in place by silver wire and mounted in gilded silver or gold mounts.
Typically theva wear shows village scenes or Hindu deities. This brooch shows pilgrims collecting water in Benares-style holy water containers and having the
water blessed by a swami, all beneath luxuriant foliage. A tiger is shown to the left.
The back of this brooch has been finished with a large single piece of mother-of-pearl (see the photograph below.)
Inventory no.: 247
This Item is available - Ask about this item
