JewelryIndian19th century
"Swami-style" Necklace
mid 19th century
Artists
Peter OrrArtist
Description
Linked openwork, 11 teardrop-shaped links on top, 9 on bottom; pendant oval with relief of goddess and snakes, also goddess on clasp. Depicts two standing frontal figures and peacock; Kumara, one of Shiva's sons mounted on a peacock (right of centre) with attendant figures.
Dimensions
5.72 x 51.44 cm (2 1/4 x 20 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Mrs. William Hayes Fogg, New York, NY, Bequest to Fogg Art Museum, 1895.
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