Bracelet (Kada) with Makara Head Terminals

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19th century · Enamel, gold; set with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and agate · Islamic Art

The terminals of this kada (bracelet) are in the form of two confronting makara heads, a mythical sea creature which resembles a water crocodile. The jewel is encrusted with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sardonyxes as well as ornamented with a white ground enamel. This color palette of the clearly-executed enamel suggests it was made in Jaipur, where productions such as these were a specialty of the 19th and early 20th century.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Enamel, gold; set with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and agate

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Bequest of Fanny A. Smith, 1931