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Indian

Headpiece, 1800s

Now On View

Description

Maker

Unknown

Culture

Indian

Title

Headpiece

Year

1800s

Medium

Rubies, emeralds, and pearls with gold

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Dimensions

Length: 28.9 cm (11 3/8 inches)

Place

India

Type

Jewelry

Credit

Bequest of Martha B. Lisle

Object Number

67.221

Exhibition History

European Galleries

Works from India made their way to Europe, as trade was expanded. This Indian headpiece, featuring rubies, emeralds and pearls, is fashioned in the kundan technique, in which the gems, set within a bed of gold, are backed in foil to enhance their color.

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