Indian Rajasthan Silver Torque
Solid, Chiselled Silver Torque (Hansuli)
Rajasthan, India
19th century
internal diameter (across): 14.5cm, weight: 124g
Rajasthan is the likely place of origin in India for this torque. However, related neck ornaments were also used in Himachal Pradesh.
Similar examples are illustrated in Untracht (1997, p. 227), Leurquin (2003, p, 208), and Singh (2009, p. 115).
It is of solid silver (it is not hollow) and has been chiselled and incised with various lobes and geometric patterning. The ends have been curled around and terminate with bud-like terminals.
It would have been worn by boys and young men.
It is in excellent condition and has wear and a patina consistent with age.
References
Leurquin, A., A World of Necklaces: Africa, Asia, Oceania, America from the Ghysels Collection, Skira, 2003.
Hoek, C.,
et al, Ethnic Jewellery: From Africa, Asia and Pacific Islands, Pepin Press, 2004.
Singh, C. (ed.),
Treasures of the Albert Museum, Jaipur, Mapin Publishing, 2009.
Untracht, O.,
Traditional Jewelry of India, Thames & Hudson, 1997.
Provenance
private collection, UK.
Inventory no.: 3959
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