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