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Necklace

18th century
Not on view
Vibrant colored enamels (meenakari) ornament both sides of this kanthla, or necklace with fan shaped pendants. While the front is a deep blue color, the verso depicts red and green floral motifs on a white ground. Encrusted also with gemstones in a kundan gold setting, the forms and techniques of this necklace are typical of 18–19th century Jaipur.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Necklace
  • Date: 18th century
  • Geography: Attributed to India, Jaipur
  • Medium: Gold
  • Dimensions: Ht. 11 13/16 in. (30 cm)
    W. 7 1/16 in. (18 cm)
    D. 9/16 in. (1.5 cm)
    L. 37 1/2 in. (95.3 cm)
  • Classification: Jewelry
  • Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1915
  • Object Number: 15.95.54
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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