Necklace with Prayer Box, late 19th-early 20th century
Unknown artist, Indiaexpand_more
Silverexpand_more
Gift of Linda and Lawrence Perlmanexpand_more 2002.200.7
Not on Viewexpand_more
Silver jewelry has been central to Indian culture for over three thousand years and, like gold, it remains extremely popular today. The torques shown above are typical of nineteenth century upper middle-class taste. The prayer box attached to the necklace contained a Hindu prayer which, when worn, acted as a type of talisman for the owner.
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- Necklace with Prayer Box
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- Artist
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- 2002.200.7
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