A gem-set gold head ornament (jhumar)
North India, 19th/ 20th Centurycomprising two elements linked by seven chains, the upper element of semi-circular form with crescent amidst a floral spray, the lower element with a band of seven flowerheads and floral terminals, with pendant floral motifs, profusely inlaid with colourless gemstones including white topaz, white sapphire and rock crystal, engraved inscription to reverse of lower element
13.5 cm. max. length; 135 g.FootnotesInscriptions: nur-e elahi, 'Divine Light'.
A similar jhumar dating to 1890 is in the National Museum of Asian Art, Washington, D.C. (S1989.1).
A gem-set gold head ornament (jhumar)
North India, 19th/ 20th Centurycomprising two elements linked by seven chains, the upper element of semi-circular form with crescent amidst a floral spray, the lower element with a band of seven flowerheads and floral terminals, with pendant floral motifs, profusely inlaid with colourless gemstones including white topaz, white sapphire and rock crystal, engraved inscription to reverse of lower element
13.5 cm. max. length; 135 g.FootnotesInscriptions: nur-e elahi, 'Divine Light'.
A similar jhumar dating to 1890 is in the National Museum of Asian Art, Washington, D.C. (S1989.1).
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