Morpankhi Sarpech (turban ornament)

2000.3/10

Morpankhi Sarpech (turban ornament)

2000.3/10

Description

This is a peacock feather shaped turban ornament, studded with white stones (probably sapphire) in Kundan style on one side and floral creeper designs in minakari in red, green and white on other side. The edges of the pendant have pearls and small green beads. The turban ornament has small loop in blue enamel on the enamels side for the purpose of tying it to the turban.

Collection

Jewellery

Object Type

Jewellery Head ornament

Material

Gold, stones

Schools/Culture/Period

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Technique

Kundan, minakari, enamel

Date

20th century CE

Location

Delhi

Dimension

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