4947

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    Large, Splendid Silver Anklet (Milna Payal)

    Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
    19th century

    approximate diameter: 13cm, weight: 467g

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    Provenance

    Christie's New York; Formerly in the collection of the late Paul Walter; most probably acquired by Walter in London.

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    This dramatic, museum-quality anklet is made of a series of solid silver interlocking units joined to a twelve-sided cube which contains the opening screw mechanism.

    The cube has been beautifully engraved with floral motifs and has prominent bud-like finials.

    A related example is illustrated in Untracht (1997, p. 275).

    References

    Untracht, O., Traditional Jewelry of India, Thames & Hudson, 1997.

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