Inventory no.: 2744

Nepalese Silver Anklets

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Silver Hollow Kalli Anklets

Newar People, Nepal

early 20th century

exterior diameter: 13.5cm, interior diameter: 9.5cm, weight: 260g

These hollow silver anklets were worn by married women until the birth of their first child. They have two large lotus bud finials and the hoops are stylised dragon bodies with pointy, leaf-like scales. The central sections of the hoops however have been left plain.

A similar pair are illustrated in Hoek

et al (2004, p. 180).

The examples here are in fine condition and are without dents or losses. The silver is high-grade.

References

Hoek, C., et al, Ethnic Jewellery: From Africa, Asia and Pacific Islands, Pepin Press, 2004.

Provenance

UK art market

Inventory no.: 2744

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