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Hand Ornament (Hathphul) and Thumb Ring (Arsi)

A work made of gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, turquoise, and seed pearls inset in the kundan technique, with polychrome enamel (minakari).
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  • A work made of gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, turquoise, and seed pearls inset in the kundan technique, with polychrome enamel (minakari).

Date:

19th century

Artist:

India
Rajasthan

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Hand Ornament (Hathphul) and Thumb Ring (Arsi)

Place

India (Object made in)

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1701–1900

Medium

Gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, turquoise, and seed pearls inset in the kundan technique, with polychrome enamel (minakari)

Dimensions

2.6 × 11.6 × 13.7 cm (1 × 4 5/8 × 5 3/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Nickerson

Reference Number

1900.852a-b

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