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INDIAN PAKISTANI AND CHINESE JEWELLERY
 ID #: 498 |
A superb old
silver tube hinjed bracelet from
North India or Pakistan. Fine workmanship
in excellent alloy of silver. The stem is more recent but fit well. See
similar sample in the collection René van der Star " Bijoux Ethniques
d'Afrique, d'Asie et Iles du Pacifique ", p. 126 ( not hinjed ). The height measure about
11.8 cm. ( 4.64" ) and the interior diameter is
6.3 cm. ( 2.48" ) at one end and 5.1 cm. ( 2.00" ) at the other. The
maximum inner circumference is approx. 19.8 cm. (
7.79" ). Weighs 136
grams ( 4.79 Oz ).
Price : US $ 250.00
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 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 #: 499 |
A great old
silver hinjed anklet or bracelet probably from
Maharashtra, in Western India. Melted silver with superb chased and
ajouré design. Excellent alloy of silver, containing copper. Fine
patina. See similar examples in " Bijoux
Ethniques d'Afrique, d'Asie et des Iles du Pacifique " , collection René
van der Star, p.143. First half of 20th
century. The hinge system make it wearable, but it's heavy. The interior diameter
( up ) measure about
6.8 cm. ( 2.67" ) and the maximum height is 5.2 cm. ( 2.04" ).
The inner circumference ( up ) is 21.3 cm. ( 8.38" ). Weighs 462
grams ( 16.29 Oz ).
Price : US $ 780.00
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 ID #: A/421 |
A deliscious antique silver
necklace, from Rajasthan, Northern India. Superb quality of
craftmanship and excellent alloy of silver. See other but similar
sample in " Jewellery from the Orient - Treasures from the Bir
Collection ", by Wolf-Dieter Seiwert, p. 140. It measure about
51.5 cm. ( 20.27" ) in circumference, including the cotton threads. The cylindrical charm case measure
8.1
cm. by 4.8 cm. ( 3.18" by 1.88" ). Weighs 142 grams ( 5.00 Oz ).
Price : US $ 290.00
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 ID #: 497 |
A fancy old
silver and glass necklace from Rajasthan, Northern
India. Blue, red and green glass pendants strunk on multi coloured cotton cord.
Excellent
workmanship made with very good aloy of silver. The circumference of the necklace is 50 cm. ( 19.68" ) and the
central pendant measure about
5.1 cm. by 3.4 cm. ( 2.00" by 1.3" ). Weighs 52
grams ( 1.83 Oz ).
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Price : US$ 150.00
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 ID #: A/422 |
A very nice pair of small antique
silver and glass earrings, from
North India or Pakistan. Very nice design with small flowers
appliqués. Two glass stones are missing. Very good alloy of silver. They
measure about 3.7 cm. ( 1.45" ) in height and the width
is approx. 3.8 cm. ( 1.49" ). The thickness of the wire is a little more
than 1 mm. ( 0.03" ). Weighs 12 grams ( 0.42 Oz ).  Photo
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Price : US $ 60.00
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 ID #: A/402 |
A very nice old
silver flexible bracelet of many units from
Uttar Pradesh, in North India. Excellent alloy of silver, recently
restrunk. Early to mid 20th
century, made up of small units threaded together on cotton cord, then
wrapped with silver thread. See similar example in the Ghysels
collection " A World of Bracelets " by Anne van Cutsem, p.
199 and in " Traditional Jewelry of India ", by Oppi Untracht, p. 258. For small wrists
! The inner circumference measure about
17.3 cm. ( 6.81" ) and the height is 2.2 cm. ( 0.86" ). Weighs
150 grams ( 5.29 Oz ). Photo
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 ID #: A/404 |
A great and scarce old
silver " gajre " hinjed anklet or bracelet from Rajasthan,
North India. Mid 20th
century, in excellent conditions, with the original stem. Silver stamped
at the imitation of minute silver pearls. Very good alloy of silver. See similar example in
the Ghysels
collection " A World of Bracelets " by Anne van Cutsem, p.
195. The maximum height is 2.4 cm. ( 0.94" ) and the interior diameter
measure ca.
7.4 cm. ( 2.91" ) across. The inner circumference is approx. 24.3 cm. (
9.56" ). Weighs 228
grams ( 8.04 Oz ).
Price : US $ 340.00
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 ID #: A/405
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A wonderful antique pair
of
silver flexible chain anklets from Rajasthan, Northern
India. Great pieces certainly made by a master silversmith, with superb
design and suppleness. Excellent alloy of silver, first half of the 20th
century. Easy to wear. See
similar samples in the Ghysel's Collection in " A World of Bracelets ",
by Anne van Cutsem, p. 184. The height measure about
1.7 cm. ( 0.66" ) and the interior diameter ca.
6.9 cm. ( 2.71" ). The inner circumference is approx. 21.6 cm. (
8.50" ). Weighs 512
grams ( 18.06 Oz ).
Price : US$ 750.00
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 ID #: A/406 |
A very pretty antique pair
of
silver hinjed bracelets from Rajasthan or Gujarat, Northern
India. Excellent alloy of silver, in very good conditions. Middle of the
20th century, with the initial of the owner or silversmith at the
interior of one of the bracelets. Easy to wear for small wrists. See similar examples in " Bijoux
Ethniques d'Afrique, d'Asie et des Iles du Pacifique " , collection René
van der Star, p.136. The height measure about
1.6 cm. ( 0.62" ) and the interior diameter ca.
5.2 cm. ( 2.04" ). The inner circumference is approx. 16.3 cm. (
6.41" ). Weighs 132
grams ( 4.65 Oz ).
Price : US$ 220.00
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 ID #: A/407 |
A great pair of antique
silver tube hinjed bracelets from
Afghanistan or Pakistan. First half of 20th
century. Fine workmanship
in excellent alloy of silver. Nicely worn ( particulary on the rim ) by
years of intensive traditionnal use. Ligthly battered. The stem are more recents. See
others but similar samples in the collection René van der Star " Bijoux Ethniques
d'Afrique, d'Asie et Iles du Pacifique ", p. 126 ( not hinjed ).
Samples in silver are scarse and totally absents in the bazaars. The height measure
8.3 cm. ( 3.26" ) and the interior diameter is
6.2 cm. ( 2.44" ) at one end and 5.2 cm. ( 2.04" ) at the other. The
maximum inner circumference is approx. 19.5 cm. (
7.67" ). Weighs 218
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Price : US $ 360.00
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 ID #: A/408
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A very unusual old
silver hinjed bracelet from
North India. Original workmanship
in good alloy of silver. The stem seem be original. The height measure about
3.8 cm. ( 1.49" ) and the interior diameter is 5.5 cm. ( 2.16" ). The inner circumference is approx. 17.3 cm. (
6.81" ). Weighs 94
grams ( 3.31 Oz ).
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 ID #: 487 |
A lovely old long silver chain
and glass necklace from
Afghanistan or Pakistan. Very original design, embellished with
pink-red glass cut stones, with play of irisdescent colours. All the
necklace is made up with very good alloy of silver, at the exception of
the small triangular dangles, made with mixed metals. Decorated too with
small silver coins ( jewellery coins ? ). The height is about 50 cm. ( 19.68" ) and the
half-circular pendant measure ca 10 cm. by 5.3 cm. ( 3.93" by 2.08" ). Weighs
248 grams ( 8.74 Oz ). Photo
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Price : US $ 340.00
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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 #: A/409 |
A superb and rare antique
silver hinjed bracelet from
Rajasthan or Gujarat, in
North India. First half of 20th century. Excellent alloy of silver,
in good conditions, nicely worn. The stem is original. Not in Ghysel's
Collection, neither in René van der Star Collection. The height measure about
5.5 cm. ( 2.16" ) and the interior diameter is 5.3 cm. ( 2.08" ). The inner circumference is approx. 16.6 cm. (
6.53" ). Weighs 150
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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
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 ID #: A/411 |
A beautiful old
silver pendant from
Northern Afghanistan. A very nice piece decorated with fancy dangles,
dark pink glass cut stones and small silver beads. Excellent alloy of
silver. Ideal for a necklace project. It measure 9.8
cm. ( 3.85" ) in height and the width is 6.1 cm. ( 2.40" ). Weighs
54 grams ( 1.90 Oz ). Price : US $ 110.00
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 ID #: A/412
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A superb old
silver die-stamped amulet from
Northern India, probably Rajasthan. Early to mid 20th century, in very good
conditions. Original design, made up with very good silver alloy 8 four
hallmarks on the back, two on the loop and two in the center ). The height measure
10 cm. ( 3.93" ) and the width 7.8 cm. ( 3.07" ). Weighs 50
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 ID #: A/413 |
A beautiful antique
silver chased bracelet from Rajasthan or Gujarat, Northern
India. Excellent alloy of silver, in good conditions, nicely worn. First
half of the
20th century. Very ligthly adjustable. The height measure about
1.8 cm. ( 0.70" ) and the interior diameter 6.6 cm. ( 2.59" ),
across. The inner circumference is approx. 19.9 cm. (
7.83" ). Weighs 82
grams ( 2.89 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 #: A/414 |
A deliscious antique
silver " gajre " hinjed bracelet from Rajasthan,
North India. First half of 20th
century, in excellent conditions, with the original stem. Real " gajre
", not a silver stamped one : it's ornamented with small silver balls
fixed to the main body with a silver wire. Excellent alloy of silver.
A VERY RARE MODEL FOR COLLECTORS ! The height is about 1.5 cm. ( 0.59" ) and the
inner diameter measure 4.7 cm. ( 1.85" ). The inner circumference
is ca.
14.7 cm. ( 5.78" ). Weighs 154 grams ( 5.43 Oz ).
SOLD
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 ID #: A/415 |
A splendid old
silver flexible " Bazuband " armlet from
Rajasthan, in North India. Early to mid 20th
century, in fine conditions and made up with excellent alloy of silver. See similar example in the Ghysels
collection " A World of Bracelets " by Anne van Cutsem, p.
203 and in " Traditional Jewelry of India ", by Oppi Untracht, p. 251. The inner circumference measure about
22.5 cm. ( 8.85" ) and the height is 6.1 cm. ( 2.40" ). Weighs 190 grams (
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Price : US$ 290.00
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 ID #: A/410 |
A splendid old
silver tube hinjed bracelet from
Afghanistan or Pakistan. Fine chased decor, decorated with small
glass beads, ligthly battered. Excellent alloy of silver. First half of 20th
century. See
similar sample in the collection René van der Star " Bijoux Ethniques
d'Afrique, d'Asie et Iles du Pacifique ", p. 126 ( not hinjed ).
Samples in silver are scarse and totally absents in the bazaars. The height measure about
11.5 cm. ( 4.52" ) and the interior diameter is
6.7 cm. ( 2.63" ) at one end and 5.2 cm. ( 2.04" ) at the other. The
maximum inner circumference is approx. 21 cm. (
8.26" ). Weighs 174
grams ( 6.13 Oz ).
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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 #: A/416
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A great old
silver lingam spheric casket pribably from
Karnataka, in South India. The chain is missing but it's easy to
replace it. Early to mid 20th
century. Made up of excellent alloy of silver, ligthly worn. See similar
sample in " Jewellery from the Orient - Treasures from the Bir
Collection ", by Wolf-Dieter Seiwert, p. 145 and in the Ghysels
collection " Colliers Ethniques d'Afrique, d'Asie, d'Océanie et
d'Amérique " by Anne Leurquin, p. 236. The height measure about
4.2 cm. ( 1.65" ) and the width 4.9 cm. ( 1.92" ). Weighs
40
grams ( 1.41 Oz ).
Price : US $ 190.00
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 ID #: 493
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A very small old
silver " Gajre " hinjed bracelet from
Rajasthan, in North India. Made of a silver sheet, stamped to
imitate the minute silver pearls. Nicely worn, with a small bump. Mid 20th century, made up
of excellent alloy of silver. See similar example in Ghysels collection " A World of
Bracelets " by Anne
van Cutsem, p. 194-195. The thickness is 0.8 cm. ( 0.31" ) and the
inner diameter measure 5.1 cm. ( 2.00" ). The interior
circumference is 16 cm. ( 6.29" ). Weighs 26 grams ( 0.91 Oz ). Photo
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Price : US$ 90.00
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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 #: A/417
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A collector's antique
silver " snake " bracelet from Madhya Pradesh, in India. This bracelet is shaped like a coiling snake
and openable. Decorated with great small silver beads. The stem is
original.
First half of 20th
century. 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. A MUSEUM QUALITY SAMPLE ! The inner circumference
measure ca 21.3 cm. ( 8.38" ) and the diameter about 6.8 cm. (
2.67" ). The front height is 7.8 cm. ( 3.07" ), including the
dangles bells. Weighs 182 grams (
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Price : US $ 320.00
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 ID #: A/418
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A very pretty
old mixed metals Pashtun head or shoulder ornament from Afghanistan.
In good conditions with a small chain, adjustable. See similar sample in
" Jewellery from the Orient - Treasures from the Bir Collection ", by
Wolf-Dieter Seiwert, p. 180. It measure about
6.9 cm. ( 2.71" ) in height and the width is 9.5 cm. ( 3.74" ).
The circumference of the chain is ca. 64 cm. ( 25.19" ). Weighs 62 grams (
2.18 Oz ).
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 ID #: A/419 |
A wonderful old silver
flexible " Bazuband " armlet from Rajasthan, in North India.
Early to mid 20th century, in excellent conditions. Easy to wear. Made
up with excellent alloy of silver. See similar example in the Ghysels
collection " A World of Bracelets " by Anne van Cutsem, p. 203 and in "
Traditional Jewelry of India ", by Oppi Untracht, p. 251. The length (
without the cotton threads ) measure 17 cm. ( 6.69" ) and the height is
4.1 cm. ( 1.61" ). Weighs 86 grams ( 3.03 Oz ). Photo
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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 #: A/420 |
A fine old pair
silver Rabari Nomads earrings from North India, probably Gujarat.
Very good alloy of silver. See
a very similar example in
the Ghysels
collection " A World of Earrings " by Anne van Cutsem, p.
143. They measure about
6.4 cm. ( 2.51" ) in height and the width, below, is 1.4 cm. ( 0.55" ).
The wire measure a litlle less than 2 mm. ( 0.07" ). Weighs
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Price : US$ 110.00
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 ID #: 496
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A lovely pair of old
silver hair-slide from
Northern Afghanistan. Excellent workmanship and very nice pieces decorated with fancy dangles
and glass cut stones. Very good alloy of
silver. They measure 5.2
cm. ( 2.04" ) in height and the width is 7.8 cm. ( 3.07" ). Weighs
48 grams ( 1.69 Oz ). 20.60 ounces ).
Price : US$ 85.00
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 ID #: A/403
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A cheerful old
silver pendant from
Northern Afghanistan. A very nice piece decorated with fancy dangles,
dark pink glass cut stones ( one is missing ) and small beads. Excellent alloy of
silver. Ideal for a necklace project. It measure 9.6
cm. ( 3.77" ) in height and the width ( up ) is 6 cm. ( 2.36" ). Weighs
86 grams ( 3.03 Oz ).
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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 $ 00.00
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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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 ID #: 426
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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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Price : US $ 250.00
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