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Gold & Pearl Nose Ring
India, probably Rajasthan
circa 1900
width: 3.2cm, weight: 3.37g
This fine gold nose ring or nath is decorated with multiple pearls and rubies.
Mostly worn by Hindu women in India, such nose rings or naths also were worn by Indian Muslim women who, historically, have been acculturated with Hindu
ways.
Generally, they were worn by married women - as an indicator of their married status - usually through a piercing in the left nostril. Once a woman was
widowed, her nath was discarded.
The example here is well made, with all the elements secured into place with fine gold wire. It is in excellent condition.
References:
Utracht, O., Traditional Jewelry of India, Thames & Hudson, 1997.
Provenance: private collection, UK.
Inventory no.: 5191
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Gold & Pearl Nose Ring
India, probably Rajasthan
circa 1900
width: 3.2cm, weight: 3.37g
This fine gold nose ring or nath is decorated with multiple pearls and rubies.
Mostly worn by Hindu women in India, such nose rings or naths also were worn by Indian Muslim women who, historically, have been acculturated with Hindu
ways.
Generally, they were worn by married women - as an indicator of their married status - usually through a piercing in the left nostril. Once a woman was
widowed, her nath was discarded.
The example here is well made, with all the elements secured into place with fine gold wire. It is in excellent condition.
References:
Utracht, O., Traditional Jewelry of India, Thames & Hudson, 1997.
Provenance: private collection, UK.
Inventory no.: 5191
This Item is available - Ask about this item
Click here to see more jewellery items.
