Pair of Bracelets and Two Necklaces

anonymous, c. 1750

These jewels are part of a group of gold and silver ornaments from Surat, that are now kept in the Rijksmuseum. They were collected in the 18th century by a VOC (Dutch East India Company) servant. In India gold jewels were regularly melted down in order to make new, fashionable ornaments. Consequently, Indian jewels from before the 19th century are exceptionally rare.

  • Artwork typejewellery, halsketting
  • Object numberAK-NM-7081
  • Dimensionsdiameter 10.5 cm x height 1.5 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Necklace (hansuli)
    • Pair of Bracelets and Two Necklaces

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-NM-7081

  • Description

    Halssieraad (hansuli) in de vorm van een cirkelvormige gouden ring, die aan de voorzijde is verbreed met een plaat, ingelegd met rode en groene stenen en diamantsplinters. Langs de boven- en onderzijde een rij parels. Aan de achterzijde een schroefsluiting.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Surat

  • Dating

    c. 1750

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    diameter 10.5 cm x height 1.5 cm

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  • Pair of Bracelets and Two Necklaces
  • Pair of Bracelets and Two Necklaces
  • Pair of Bracelets and Two Necklaces