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30 septembre 2012

A Gold Anklet probably Bhuj, Kutch, Western India, Circa 1880

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A Gold Anklet probably Bhuj, Kutch, Western India, Circa 1880. Photo Christie's Ltd 2012

Or bracelet, of rounded form with hemispherical section, a gold-filigree domed top, set with glass stones, with applied decoration, the body carved with floral scrolls, the screw fitting now dented; 5 1/8in. (13cm.) diam. max. Estimate £5,000 - £7,000

Notes: A similar bracelet, although made of silver, is in the Viictoria and Albert Museum and attributed to "probably Bhuj, Kutch, circa 1880" (Barnard Nick, Indian Jewellery, p. 111, Timeless Books, New Delhi 2008)

Christie's. Arts of India. 1 October 2012. London, South Kensington

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