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Late 19th to Early 20th Century Jantar Necklace, Nepal

$1,150per set
£863.91per set
€996.23per set
CA$1,595.78per set
A$1,773.26per set
CHF 929.21per set
MX$21,745.85per set
NOK 11,851.48per set
SEK 11,149.44per set
DKK 7,435.45per set
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19th to early 20th century Jantar necklace, Nepal This long silver alloy (kakar-manka) necklace, a jantar, features a hollow amulet box depicting the elephant god Ganesha, which is suspended from eight woven silver wire cords, anchored in the back with a circular lotus repoussé clasp. These necklaces were worn by the wealthy married Tamang women of Nepal; traces of red puja powder remain on the two pendants. It measures 18 inches (45.7 cm) long, as photographed, 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) wide. Cf. Leurquin, Ann, A World of Necklaces: Africa, Asia, Oceania, America from the Ghysels Collection, Skira, 2003, p 268-269.
  • Metal:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.75 in (19.05 mm)Width: 3 in (76.2 mm)Depth: 1 in (25.4 mm)Diameter: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZK#72871stDibs: LU4049222762282

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