Enquiry about object: 2982
Pair of Kerala Silver Bangles
Palakkad Area, Kerala, South India 19th century
7cm, combined weight: 153g
Provenance
UK private collection
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This pair of silver bangles appear to have been cast for a child and are believed to have been used in a small region between Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
They are cast from silver and are in two parts. A screw mechanism holds them closed on one side and the other side was held closed by an another element, possibly a chain.
Their bold design and the precision of their form makes them particularly striking.
They are in fine condition.