Earring (Thandatti)

3,6 cm high; 10,91 grams

Region:

Southern part of Tamil Nadu, India

Age/Period:

19/20th century

Material:

Gold, filled with lac for stabilisation and higher weight

Condition:

very good

Description:

This is one of a pair

Ganguly, Earrings, page242,243

Krishnan, Dance of the peacock, page 121

Untracht, Traditional Jewelry of India, ill.442

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