12-09-201412-09-2014
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December 9, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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18kt Gold Gem-set Head Ornament (Jhumar)

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Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2771BLocation: BostonDate / Time: December 09, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

18kt Gold Gem-set Head Ornament (Jhumar), India, the three graduating sections designed as flowers and finely engraved foliage set with rubies and emeralds, pearl accents, and floral and foliate drops, joined by chains of flower links, with top hook to attach to the hair, 43.5 dwt, lg. 7 in.

Note: Similar examples are pictured in Traditional Jewelry of India, Oppi Untracht, p. 216.
Estimate $4,000-6,000


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Keywords

India, 18kt Gold Gem-set Head, Ornament