High-grade silver two-hinged part bracelet (naugari) with projections of simulated gajre balls made from stamped sheet silver. From Rajasthan, India.
It is usually worn with many other bracelets on the arms, covering up the whole length.
From mid 20th Century or earlier
It fastens with a pin.
Sizes:
Diameter: 14 cm
Inner diameter: 7 cm
Each projection: 35 mm
Weight: 295 gr.
Literature:
” Traditional Jewelry of India” by Oppi Untracht, page 255.
“Bracelets ethniques d’afrique, d’Asie d’Océanie et d’Amérique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2002
“Indian Jewellery”, Holbein Hendley, Thomas, BR publication, Delhi, 2009
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