Ear ornaments mid-nineteenth century
Gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds and pearls | 6.0 x 4.4 x 1.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 11282
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A pair of ear ornaments inlaid with rubies and emeralds, with a hanging bell-shaped decoration inlaid with emeralds, rubies and a fringe of seed pearls. This type of ear ornament is known as karanphul jhumka, which loosely translates to ‘ear flower’. In parts of India, such as Odisha where these ear ornaments come from, flowers are worn by women as garlands or earrings and also inspire motifs for jewellery.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76 by Ramchandra Deo III, Raja of Jaypore.
The Maharaja of Jaypore, who met the Prince of Wales in Madras December 1875, was a zamindar (landowner) from modern day Odisha in southeast India. -
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Medium and techniques
Gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds and pearls
Measurements
6.0 x 4.4 x 1.6 cm (whole object)
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