Marriage Pendant (Thali)
Pendants such as these are known to be worn at weddings in South India on necklaces of glass beads or silk. The form is apotropaic and phallic, ensuring protection and fertility of the bride. The use of gold is particularly important as this material is considered to be sacred in Hinduism.
Artwork Details
- Title: Marriage Pendant (Thali)
- Date: 17th–19th century
- Geography: Attributed to India, Chennai (Madras)
- Medium: Gold
- Dimensions: H: 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm)
W: 1 in (2.5 cm)
D: 7/8 in (2.2 cm) - Classification: Jewelry
- Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
- Object Number: 91.1.1146
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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