Enquiry about object: 5503
Indian Flexible Diamond & Enamelled Gold Bracelet (Pahunchiyan or Dasti)
North India late 19th-20th century
length (or circumference when closed): 16.4cm, width at widest point: 1.8cm, weight: 45.84g
Provenance
UK art market
This fine and impressive flexible bracelet comprises three rows of large, foil-backed, table-cut diamonds (66 diamonds in total) set kundun-style in gold. The reverse is enamelled with red and white flower motifs.
It is from northern India, possibly Rajasthan.
Dating such bracelets can be difficult. Most date to either the 19th or 20th centuries. The bracelet is opened and closed by means of a screw which turns anti-clockwise to close (this being the earlier, traditional way, which is opposite to how screws turn in Europe).
The bracelet is in fine condition and with only minimal losses to the enamel on the reverse.
References
Bala Krishnan, U.R., & M.S. Kumar, Dance of the Peacock: Jewellery Traditions of India, India Book House Ltd, 1999.
Bala Krishnan, U.R., Jewels of the Nizams, Department of Culture, Government of India, 2001.
