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Pair of Anklets

1800–50

Not on view

Pair of Anklets, Gold, set with white sapphires, with attached pearls and hanging glass beads; enamel on reverse — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Pair of Anklets, Gold, set with white sapphires, with attached pearls and hanging glass beads; enamel on reverse

Pair of Anklets, Gold, set with white sapphires, with attached pearls and hanging glass beads; enamel on reverse

Pair of Anklets, Gold, set with white sapphires, with attached pearls and hanging glass beads; enamel on reverse

Pair of Anklets, Gold, set with white sapphires, with attached pearls and hanging glass beads; enamel on reverse

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Title: Pair of Anklets

Date: 1800–50

Geography: Possibly made in North India, Jaipur or Bikaner

Medium: Gold, set with white sapphires, with attached pearls and hanging glass beads; enamel on reverse

Dimensions: H. 2 in. (5 cm)
L. 10 1/4 in. (29–26.2 cm)

Classification: Jewelry

Credit Line: The Al-Thani Collection

Accession Number: SL.13.2014.1.35

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