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Early to Mid-20th Century Jantar Necklace, Nepal

$1,100per set
£841.01per set
€968.67per set
CA$1,541.44per set
A$1,720.87per set
CHF 901.71per set
MX$21,065.13per set
NOK 11,451.72per set
SEK 10,797.52per set
DKK 7,229.30per set
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About the Item

Early to mid-20th century Jantar necklace, Nepal This long silver alloy (kakar-manka) necklace, a jantar, features a hollow repoussé square pendant, which is suspended from seven woven silver wire cords on each side, anchored in the back with a circular lotus repoussé clasp. These necklaces were worn by the wealthy married Tamang women of Nepal. It measures 23 inches (58.5 cm) long, as photographed, and is 5 inches wide (12.7 cm) wide. The interior circumference is approximately 32 inches around. This is one item, even though listed as a set. Cf. Leurquin, Ann, A World of Necklaces: Africa, Asia, Oceania, America from the Ghysels Collection, Skira, 2003, p 268-269.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    420 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 5 in (127 mm)Depth: 1 in (25.4 mm)Length: 23 in (584.2 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early to mid-20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZK#76571stDibs: LU4049226529852

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