Pair of Gold-Set Diamond Bazubands (Armlets) with Enamelled (Kundun) Floral Onamentation on Reverse
Date19th century
PeriodBritish India/Princely States
MediumEnameled gold, diamonds, silk and metal-thread cord
DimensionsEach armlet: 1 3/8 x 6 7/8 in. (3.5 x 17.5cm)
Overall (b): 3/16 x 1 3/8 x 6 7/8 in. (0.5 x 3.5 x 17.5cm)
ClassificationsJewelry
Credit LineGift of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Courtesy of the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art.
Object number57.52a-b
DescriptionThis pair of flexible armbands, known as a bazuband, are composed of multiple rows decorated with polychrome enamel and inlaid with diamonds. Bazuband were worn by both men and women. This miniature painting depicts a female courtier and her attendants shown wearing golden armbands, bangles and ear ornaments as they go about their tasks.On View
On viewCollections
12th - 13th century
19th - 20th century
19th century
