Jade Pendant

Size:

35 x 25mm x 4mm

Region:

Rajasthan, North India

Type:

haldili, taviz

Age/Period:

18/19th century

Material:

Jade (Nephrit), Gold, Emerald, Ruby, Diamonds

Condition:

very good

Description:

This amulet was meant to be worn on the naked skin under a shirt. It shows an abstract tree of life. The gold and the stones are fixed in excellent kundan-work

Weihreter – Blumen des Paradies, from page 181

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