Diamond-Set Enamelled Gold Bazuband 'Armband', North India, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A DIAMOND-SET ENAMELLED GOLD BAZUBAND (Armband) NORTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY Rectangular with cushion base and two suspension loops, the top set with diamonds in concentric bands, the outer border with navy blue enamel criss-cross design, verso enamelled in polychrome with a medallion containing a floral spray, the outer border with a two birds amidst a floral vine. North India (Lucknow), 19th Century Measures: 3.2 x 4.8 cm. Weight: 39.3 g. A museum quality piece item and exquisite enamel on the verso. Spanning a legacy of five thousand years, the jewellery of India is a striking expression of the country’s aesthetic and cultural history. ‘Bajuband’ or Armlet (also known as Ananta, Angada), it is a type of bracelet worn on the upper part of the arm. It is among the most well-known adornments from India. *The bazuband or bajuband, the Persian name for an upper armband, is a classic form of Mughal jewellery...
19th Century Indian Artisan Antique More Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
