Gold marriage pendants from South India, worn by women in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
The purity of gold is at least 22 kt.
From the 19th century.
Provenance: Spanish private collection.
The size of the pendants is 3,4 x 2,6 cm
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
INDN89