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INDIAN PAKISTANI AND CHINESE JEWELLERY
 ID #: 471 |
A wonderful old
pair of
hollow-silver three parts anklet from Rajasthan, Northern
India or Andhra Pradesh. With attached clusters of hollow silver bells (
gola ). Very good silver alloy, containing copper. Not cleaned, just in
the same way I found them. In good conditions, some bells are ligthly
crused ( see pictures ).The
front height measure about
4.7 cm. ( 1.85" ), including the bells. The interior diameter is ca.
7.5 cm. ( 2.95" ) and the inner circumference approx. 24 cm. (
9.44" ). Weighs 700
grams ( 24.69 Oz ).
Price : US $ 760.00
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 ID #: 472 |
A wonderful antique
silver coins amuletic necklace, from Northern India. Made with
old coins as ornaments, these necklaces contribute to the wearer's
prestige. All the coins represent king Georges V and wear the dates 1912
to 1920. The beautifully made silver chain is decorated with small
stylized birds. The blue decorations on the medaillon are made of glass. An excellent and rare piece for collectors.
See more on these coins necklaces in " Traditional Jewelry of India ",
by Oppi Untracht, p. 120-123. It measure ca 65.5
cm. ( 25.78" ) in circumference and the dimensions of the central element
are 12 cm. by 10.5 cm. ( 4.72" by 4.13" ). Weighs 466 grams ( 16.43 Oz ).
Price : US $ 680.00
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 ID #: 473 |
A charming antique
silver flexible bracelet of many units from
Northern India. Early to mid 20th
century,
made up with small units threaded together on cotton. Ligthly worn, very
pleasant to wear for small wrists. At the end a small coins, dated in
arabic calligraphy 1316. The height measure about
1.9 cm. ( 0.74" ) and the interior diameter ca.
4.8 cm. ( 1.88" ). The inner circumference is approx. 15.2 cm. (
5.98" ). Weighs 114
grams ( 4.02 Oz ).
Price : US $ 150.00
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 ID #: 451 |
A highly prized pair of
old
silver, turquoise and glass Tibetan earrings. Early 20th century.
Very good alloy of silver. The two " turquoises " stones on the
loop are fake, made of kind of plastic, replacing the original stones
diseappearing during long years of traditionnal use. One of the big
beads at the center is real turquoise. The other seem be a stone or very
strong glass. The red beads are made of glass, at the imitation of the
coral. VERY
RARE ! They measure about 11 cm. ( 4.33" ) in height and the
diameter of the loop is approx. 4.3 cm. ( 1.69" ). Weighs 76 grams (
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Price : US$ 290.00
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 ID #: 474 |
A very nice pair of
old
silver and brass Tibetan earrings. Early 20th century.
Very good alloy of silver. The two " turquoises " stones on the
loop are fake, made of kind of plastic, replacing the original stones
diseappearing during long years of traditionnal use. The other stones
are bakelite and glass at the imitation of the coral. VERY
RARE ! They measure about 13 cm. ( 5.11" ) in height and the
diameter of the loop is approx. 5.6 cm. ( 2.20" ). Weighs 102 grams (
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Price : US $ 250.00
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 ID #: 452 |
A superb old
Mala Buddhist prayer beads from
Tibet. Excellent design, quality silver beads and great patina on
the dangles make this Mala up. It's made of 99 wooden beads and three
pink-orange glass beads, at the imitation of the coral. The two lower
dangles are in very good alloy of silver, nicely worn. See a
similar sample in the Ghysels collection " Colliers Ethniques d'Afrique,
d'Asie, d'Océanie et d'Amérique " by Anne Leurquin, p. 279. It measure
about
47 cm. ( 18.50" ) in circumference and the diameter of the beads is
ca 11 mm. ( 0.43" ). The height of the dangles is 13 cm. (
5.11" ). Weighs 68 grams ( 2.39 ounces ). Photo
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 ID #: 466 |
A beautiful old
silver " wheel " hinjed bracelet from
Gujarat or Rajasthan , in North India. Early to mid 20th
century, in excellent conditions. See similar example in in the
collection René van der Star " Bijoux Ethniques d'Afrique, d'Asie et
Iles du Pacifique ", p 136. The hinje system make it easy to wear for
small to medium wrists. The height measure about
2 cm. ( 0.78" ) and the interior diameter ca.
5 cm. ( 1.96" ). The inner circumference is approx. 15.7 cm. (
6.18" ). Weighs 156
grams ( 5.50 Oz ).
Price : US $ 190.00
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 ID #: 400
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A remarkable lost-wax cast
brass ritual
image of horseman warrior, Kondh Tribe, South Orissa, Nord-East
India. Used by the Kondhs as offering. 19th Century : see similar pieces
in the collection of the Victoria Albert Museum in London, inventoryied
in 1916, in the Museum of the Quai Branly in Paris and in the
Smithsonian Institution. AUTHENTIC, NO RESTAURATIONS. Old breakage in the middle
of the horseman figure. Height is about 15 cm. ( 5.90" ) and length is
14.5 cm. ( 5.70" ). Weighs 338 grams ( 11.92 ounces ).
Price : US$ 180.00
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 ID #: 461 |
A beautiful lost-wax cast
brass
currency or bracelet from the Kondh Tribe, South Orissa, Nord-East
India. Nicely chased with representation of fish and leafs. 19th Century.
See similar pieces
in the collection of the Victoria Albert Museum in London, inventoryied
in 1916, in the Museum of the Quai Branly in Paris and in the
Smithsonian Institution. AUTHENTIC, NOT A RECENT COPY ! The height is about 2.5 cm. ( 0.98" ) and the space at the opening measure 2 cm. (
0.78" ). The interior diameter is 7.4 cm. ( 2.91" ) and the inner circumference
is ca.
23.2 cm. ( 9.13" ). Weighs 194 grams ( 6.84 Oz ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: 470 |
A superb old
silver hinjed bracelet from
Rajasthan or Madhya Pradesh, in Northern India. Hollow
bracelet, made up with excellent alloy of silver, ligthly worn. It has
three small legs. Great chased design ! See other examples, ligthly differents, in " Bijoux
Ethniques d'Afrique, d'Asie et des Iles du Pacifique " , collection René
van der Star, p.138-139. First half of 20th
century. The hinge system make it wearable. The interior diameter measure about
6.6 cm. ( 2.59" ) and the height is 5.2 cm. ( 2.04" ),
including the legs. The inner circumference
is ca 20.7 cm. ( 8.14" ). Weighs 362 grams ( 12.76 Oz ). Photo
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Price : US $ 370.00
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 ID #: 453
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A great antique
Tibetan leather and metal belt. Made with five iron plates
with silver inlaid decor ( traces of gold wash ). The design in silver
is worn but well preserved.
Early 20th century.
RARE ! The bigger metal plates measure ca 17 cm. by 5.7 cm. ( 6.69" by
2.24" ).
The lengtht is about 90 cm. ( 6.69" ),
without the leather thread at the end, and the height 5.7 cm. (
2.24" ). Weighs 700 grams (
24.69 Oz ).
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 ID #: 475 |
A wonderful antique
bronze gilt, coral and turquoise Tibetan earring. Early 20th century.
The loop is decorated with a real turquoise and the stone in the center
is real coral of beautiful color. The stone at the end is truquoise too.
Excellent workmanship. A RARE FIND FOR COLLECTORS ! It measure about 12 cm. (
5.11" ) in height and the
diameter of the loop is approx. 4.2 cm. ( 1.65" ). Weighs 38 grams (
1.34 Oz ).
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Price : US $ 180.00
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 ID #: 439
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A great antique
silver enameled head ornament from Tibet or South China. Very Rare !
Excellent quality of silver, enameled in blue and green with additionnal
yellow and violet, worn by places. The red bead is old glass. For
collectors or to customize a bag or a belt ! It measure ca 9.1 cm. ( 3.58" ) in
diameter and the
height is approx. 4.1 cm. ( 1.61" ). Weighs 46 grams ( 1.62 Oz ).  Photo
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 ID #: 436 |
A beautiful old
silver flexible bracelet or anklet from
North India. Made up with nine small silver bells decorated
with pale coral beads. Not for small wrists, unless used as anklet ! The height
of the bells is about 4.7 cm. (
1.85" ), all included, and the inner circumference measure ca
26 cm. ( 10.23" ). Weighs 80 grams ( 2.82 ounces ).
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 ID #: 438 |
An attractive antique
non-precious metal torque from
Pakistan ( Swat ? ). Great design ringed in spiral spring
using only one big metal thread. Embellsihed with two cornelians or
agate stones on the center of a lotus flower ( very old representation,
back to the 7th century ). Well preserved, with an old repair on the
back. First half of 20th
century. Worn by years of traditionnal use.
The spring make it flexible. See more on these torques in "
Traditional Jewelry of India ", by Oppi Untracht, p. 227 ss.
and a similar sample in the Ghysels collection " Colliers Ethniques... "
by Anne Leurquin, p. 208. It measure about
42 cm. ( 16.53" ) in circumference, including the space at the
opening. The height in the center is 3.1 cm. ( 1.22" ). The space at the opening is
4.3 cm. ( 1.69" ) but it can be increased until 11 cm. ( 4.33" ). Weighs
390 grams ( 13.75 ounces ).  Photo
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 ID #: 459 |
A rare pair of antique
silver nielloed bracelets from
Central Asia, possibly Khurasan. Early to mid 20th
century. The silver content is about 50 to 60 %. They were cleaned
recently with traces of rust, but still an excellent opportunity for
collectors. Not represented in the Ghysels
collection " A World of Bracelets " by Anne van Cutsem. For small to medium wrists. The inner circumference measure about
17.5 cm. ( 6.88" ) and the height is 2.5 cm. ( 0.98" ). Weighs
52 grams ( 1.83 Oz ). Price : US $ 250.00
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 ID #: 476
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A great old
silver " thinkling bells " anklet from Rajasthan, Northern
India. Early to mid 20th century. Very good silver alloy. See similar
sample in the collection René van der Star " Bijoux Ethniques d'Afrique,
d'Asie et Iles du Pacifique ", p 136. In very good conditions. The
front height measure about
5.7 cm. ( 2.24" ), including the dangles bells. The interior diameter is ca.
6.5 cm. ( 2.55" ) on the top and 8 cm. ( 3.14" ) below. The inner circumference
is respectively 20.4 cm. (
8.03" ) and 25.1 cm. ( 9.88" ). Weighs 392
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Price : US $ 400.00
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 ID #: 455 |
A fine pair of old
gilt " muchley " temple ornaments from
Pakistan or Afghanistan. Possibly Katawaz people, Derajat
region in North West Pakistan. Mixed metals gilt, decorated with small
blue glass beads and pieces of cloth. Complete samples like this one are
scarse ( the pair represented in Ghysels collection are not complete ) : See " A World of Earrings " by Anne van Cutsem, p.
109 and " Bijoux Ethniques d'Afrique, d'Asie et des Iles du Pacifique " ,
collection René van der Star, p.117. Early to mid 20th
century. The height measure about
14.5 cm. ( 5.70" ) and the width 8.3 cm. ( 3.26" ). Weighs
200
grams ( 7.05 Oz ).
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 ID #: 465 |
A rare an unusual sample
of old
silver " snake " hinjed bracelet from Madhya Pradesh, in India.
This bracelet is shaped like a coiling snake. On this sample, the design
is very original with decoration at both ends and with an hinje system.
First half of 20th
century, a great piece for collectors ! Very good quality of silver alloy. See
similar samples in the Ghysel's Collection in " A World of Bracelets ",
by Anne van Cutsem, p. 189 and in " Traditional Jewelry of India ", by
Oppi Untracht, p. 249. The inner circumference
measure ca 19.1 cm. ( 7.51" ) and the diameter about 6.1 cm. (
2.40" ). The front height is 3.5 cm. ( 1.37" ). Weighs 154 grams (
5.43 Oz ).
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 ID #: 450 |
A very nice old
silver bracelet from
Pakistan, probably Pashtun. Very good chased decoration,
embellished with two red glass stones ( worn ). Middle of 20th
century. Very good quality of silver alloy.
Easy to wear but for small wrists. See similar examples
in " Bijoux Ethniques d'Afrique, d'Asie et des Iles du Pacifique " ,
collection René van der Star, p.113. The height is about 2 cm. ( 0.78" ) and the
space at the opening measure 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ). The inner circumference
is ca.
15.4 cm. ( 6.06" ). Weighs 64 grams ( 2.25 ounces ).
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 ID #: 458 |
A superb pair of
antique
silver earrings from North India or Pakistan. Excellent workmanship
and very good alloy of silver. RARE ! They measure about 11.5 cm. ( 4.52" ) in height and the
width is approx. 7 cm. ( 2.75" ). Weighs 102 grams ( 3.59 Oz ).
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Price : US$ 130.00
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 ID #: 411 |
A beautiful old
Tibetan purse. Leather, brass, glass and coral beads on white metal.
Probably
first half of the 20th Century. See similar example in
" L'Art des Bijoux en Argent... " ,
collection René van der Star, p.208. It measure
8.4
cm. ( 3.30" ) in height, inclidung the looop, but without the
leather part. The width is 12.5
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An antique and great lost-wax cast
brass ritual
image of a Kondh warrior. The Kondh are a tribal people of South Orissa, Nord-East
India. Used by the Kondhs as offering. 19th Century : see similar pieces
in the collection of the Victoria Albert Museum in London, inventoryied
in 1916, in the Museum of the Quai Branly in Paris and in the
Smithsonian Institution. Many Museum actually are looking for these rae
pieces. ANTIQUE AND AUTHENTIC, NO RESTAURATIONS. Height is about 14.5 cm. ( 5.70" ) and
width 5 cm. ( 1.96" ). Weighs 194 grams ( 6.84 ounces ).
Price : US$ 480.00
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 ID #: 468
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A fine old
solid
silver hinjed bracelet from
Rajasthan, in North India. Decorated with small bells. Early to mid 20th
century but very modern in design ! Made up of excellent alloy of silver, ligthly worn.
The hinje system make it easy to wear for small to medium wrists. The height measure about
2.5 cm. ( 0.98" ) and the interior diameter ca. 5.6 cm. ( 2.20" ). The inner circumference is 17.6 cm. (
6.92" ). Weighs 110
grams ( 3.88 Oz ).
Price : US $ 140.00
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 ID #: 469
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A marvelous antique
silver hollow anklet from
Gujarat, Saurashtra, in North India. These pieces were part of the
dowry for the low caste Koli women. Early or mid 20th century, made up
of excellent alloy of silver, ligthly worn on the back : a rare piece
for collector !! See similar example in Ghysels collection " A World of
Bracelets " by Anne
van Cutsem, p. 176 and in the collection René van der Star " Bijoux
Ethniques d'Afrique, d'Asie et Iles du Pacifique ", p 127. The front
height measure about 7.8 cm. ( 3.07" ) and the exterior diameter ca.
11.5 cm. ( 4.52" ). Weighs 924 grams ( 32.59 Oz ) !! Photo
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 ID #: 414
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A very rare antique
washed-out face of Christian statue from Goa, in India. The noose is
seriously damaged but this do not detract the interest of this head. A
fine sample of craft adorning the Churchs of Goa in the past century. A
very good piece for collectors and a rare expression of artistic
iconography from the Christians in India. The height is 14.5 cm. ( 5.70" ) and the
width measure 15.5 cm. ( 6.10" ). Weighs 196 grams (
6.91 ounces ).
Price : US $ 480.00
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 ID #: 464
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A very nice old
silver hinjed bracelet from
Rajasthan, in Northern India. First half of 20th
century, with superb patina on solid silver. See similar samples in the
Ghysel's Collection in " A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem, p.
175.
Fine silver, perfect proportions and excellent workmanship make up this
bracelet ! The stem is recent. Ligthly worn. An excellent piece for
collectors but the hinge system make it wearable for small to medium wrists. The inner circumference
measure ca 18.7 cm. ( 7.36" ) and the diameter about 5.8 cm. (
2.28" ) across. The front height is 3.7 cm. ( 1.45" ). Weighs 170 grams (
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Price : US $ 220.00
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 ID #: 432
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A very rare pair of
antique silver and enamel earrings from Tu People, Qinghai, South-West
China. At least 100 years old ( Quing period ). Made up with two
elements. The pendants ( the lower is enameled
on both sides ) and the beautiful chains give an impression of lightness.
In excellent conditions, with the green enamel well present and a small
coral beads at the center of the upper " knot ". Scarse in the bazaars ! See similar sample in
the Ghysels
collection " A World of Earrings " by Anne van Cutsem, p.
199. Wearable using a small additionnal earring. They measure about
19 cm. ( 7.48" ) in height and the maximum width is 4 cm. ( 1.57" ). Weighs
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 ID #: 440 |
A beautiful pair of
antique silver ear ornaments from North India. These ornaments were
worn by the women in their distended ear lobes and the weight was
lightened by a chain fixed in the hair. They measure about
28 cm. ( 11.02" ) in height ( excluding the small silver chain at
the top ) and the diameter of the hanging bell is ca 2.4 cm. ( 0.94" ). Weighs
210 grams ( 7.40 Ounces ).
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A beautiful
antique smiling Buddha from
China. 19th century ( Quing period ). Overall in good conditions. A
small crak on the back, well repaired ( nearly invisible ) and a lack on
the front ( see picture ). A very pleasant piece !! It measure about
17 cm. ( 6.69" ) in height and the width is 15 cm. ( 5.90" ). Weighs
510 grams ( 17.98 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 155.00
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 ID #: 433 |
An exceptionnal pair of
antique silver and enamel earrings from Tu People, Qinghai, South-West
China. At least 100 years old ( Quing period ). Made up with two
elements, the lower embellished ( on both sides ) with blue, green and
red enamel. The pendants and the beautiful chains give an impression of lightness.
In excellent conditions, with the enamel almost complete. Scarse in the bazaars ! See
a very similar example in
the Ghysels
collection " A World of Earrings " by Anne van Cutsem, p.
199. Wearable using a small additionnal earring. They measure about
19 cm. ( 7.48" ) in height and the maximum width is 4 cm. ( 1.57" ). Weighs
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Price : US$ 320.00
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 ID #: 421
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An important lost-wax cast
brass ritual
image of horseman warrior, Kondh Tribe, South Orissa, Nord-East
India. Used by the Kondhs as offering. 19th Century : see similar pieces
in the collection of the Victoria Albert Museum in London, inventoryied
in 1916, in the Museum of the Quai Branly in Paris and in the
Smithsonian Institution. AUTHENTIC, NOT CLEANED, NO RESTAURATIONS.
Not common to find these pieces complte with the original support. Height is about 16 cm. (
6.29" ) and length is
14 cm. ( 5.51" ). Weighs 584 grams ( 20.60 ounces ).
Price : US$ 190.00
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 ID #: 422
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A charming old
silver pendant from
Northern Afghanistan. A very nice piece decorated with fancy dangles
and glass cut stones and beads. Ideal for necklace project. It measure
10.8
cm. ( 4.25" ) in height and the width is 6.5 cm. ( 2.55" ). Weighs
68 grams ( 2.39 Ounces ).
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 ID #: 467
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A beautiful old
silver flexible bracelet of many units from
Uttar Pradesh, in North India. Early to mid 20th
century, made up of small units threaded together on cotton, then
wrapped with silver thread. See similar example in the Ghysels
collection " A World of Bracelets " by Anne van Cutsem, p.
199. For small wrists and very pleasant to wear. The inner circumference measure about
15.5 cm. ( 6.10" ) and the height is 3.9 cm. ( 1.53" ). Weighs
260 grams ( 9.17 Oz ). Price : US $ 230.00
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 ID #: 424
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A fancy old
silver diamond cut necklace from
North India, probably Gujarat. Made up with an old anklet it look
great and very original. Easy to convert it again in anklet, using a
simple stem. It measure 4.6
cm. ( 1.819" ) in height ( without the tiny dangles ) and the
circumference is 26.2 cm. ( 10.31" ). Weighs 128 grams ( 4.51 Ounces ).  Photo
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A very rare antique
silver repoussé-work shawl fibula from Tibet or Himachal Pradesh. Very good alloy of silver
finelly handworked. The back is made of copper. The stem at the back is
missing. The bead in the center seem be colored coral or bamboo
fossilized. The three circular forms symbolize the three gems of
Buddhism. Early to mid 20th Century. See more on these fibulae in "
Traditional Jewelry of India ", by Oppi Untracht, p. 138. It measure about
10 cm. by 10.5 cm. ( 3.93" by 4.13" ). Weighs 86 grams ( 3.03 ounces ). Photo
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