Gold, enamel and gemstones“tika”, India

Exquisite “tika” forehead ornament, which symbolizes marriage in India. Made of 22-24 karat gold, diamonds, pearls and rubies. The back is beautifully enamel.

From Moghul period, 19th century

Dimensions: 4,5 x 3 cm

Weight: 15,6 gr

Literature:

“Traditional jewelry of India”, Untracht, Oppi, Harry N. Abrams. Inc publishers, 1997
“Indian Jewellery”, Holbein Hendley, Thomas, BR publication, Delhi, 2009
“Beautiful people, Traditional Indian jewellery” Van Gelder, Bernardette, ACC Art Books, 2018
“Indian Folk jewellery”, Ganguly, Waltraud, B.R. Publishing Corporation, 2015

NIS92