Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery
Live Auction, 16 March 2015
Jewellery, English Silver, Furniture, Decorative Arts and Oriental Carpets
Lot Estimate
ZAR 20 000 - 25 000USD 1 045 - 1 307
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 30 694
About this Item
22ct gold repoussé 'makara' bangle, South Indian, 19th century
the front of the hinged gold bangle with a pair of fierce open-mouthed makara heads contesting a 'jewel' decorated in high relief with floral motifs, the screw fitting with lotus petal finial, the bangle with lotus blooms, the terminals with further makara heads, diameter approximately 150mm
Notes
Such bangles were worn by Rajas and princes in South India in the 19th century and were bestowed by them as a mark of favour. The makara is a sea-creature in Hindu mythology and is the vehicle of the goddess of the River Ganges.
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