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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 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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