A ruby-set repousse gold Bangle Madras
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A ruby-set repousse gold Bangle
Madras, 19th Century
hinged, the terminals in the form of makara heads with mouths open holding a floral bud, the eyes and bud set with rubies, the tapering sides with a series of makara heads
8.5 cm. max. diam.; 62 g.
Sold for £3,500 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • There is a similar bracelet in the Victoria and Albert Museum (I.S.03293), acquired in 1855.

Category: Islamic and Oriental Art / Islamic and Indian Art

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