Inventory no.: 4567
Gold Necklace, South India, 19th century
SOLD
Gold Necklace
South India
19th century
opened full
length: approx. 42cm, weight: 30g
This fine, striking necklace of gold spheres and engraved gold plaques attached to a black cord is from South India. The spheres are filled with resin.
The gold latch is possibly later – perhaps dating to the end of the 19th century – in order to make the necklace more wearable in a modern setting.
References
Utracht, O., Traditional Jewelry of India, Thames & Hudson, 1997.
Provenance
UK art market
Inventory no.: 4567
SOLD
