Ear Pendant (Kathija)

19th century

Not on view

The pendant ear ornament of four-faceted form, with applied decoration and hinged fixture, is most associated with Hindu communities in Kerala.

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Title: Ear Pendant (Kathija)
Date: 19th century
Culture: India (Tamil Nadu and Kerala)
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Purchase, Cynthia Hazen Polsky Gift, 1990
Object Number: 1990.100
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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