A gold marriage pendant from South India, worn by women in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
The purity of gold is 22 kt.
From the 19th century.
The size of the pendant is 3,4 x 2,6 cm (1,34 x 1,02 inches)
It weighs 4,3 gr.
Literature:
“When gold Blossons”, Aitken, Molly Emma, Asia Society & Philip Wilson Publishers, 2004
“Traditional Jewelry of India”, Untracht, Oppi, Harry N. Abrams. Inc publishers, 1997
“Ethnic jewellery and adornment” Daalder, Truus, Ethnic Art Press, 2009
For more information about these pendants, check our post about Gold Indian talis
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