Ear ornament

28.4977

Ear ornament

28.4977

Description

"A pair of beautiful meenakari (enamelled) ear ornament. On one side it is green and on the other side red.
The technique of colouring and ornamenting the surface of the jewellery with vitreous enamel paste. The metal surface is engraved with intricate designs creating cavities which are then filled with enamelled paste and fired. It is popular particularly in North India in Jaipur, Delhi and Alwar."

Collection

Jewellery

Artist

NA

Object Type

Ear ornament

Material

Gold, enamel

Schools/Culture/Period

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Technique

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Date

20th century CE

Location

Rajasthan

Dimension

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