Pair of Beryl-Set Enamelled Gold Bangles (Kada) with Floral Motifs
Date19th century
PeriodBritish India/Princely States
MediumEnameled gold, beryl
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/4 in. (10.8cm)
ClassificationsJewelry
Credit LineGift of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Courtesy of the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art.
Object number57.64a-b
DescriptionThese large, gold bangles, or kada, are decorated with enamel and set with light blue beryl. This type of bangle is from northwestern India, where they are worn in pairs on each arm in between smaller bracelets and bangles.On View
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19th century
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