Armband (vanki)

The v-shaped arm jewel (vanki) worn on the upper arm above the elbow is crafted from sheet gold and worked in repoussé. A round cabochon ruby in the middle is surmounted with a kirtimukha or “face of glory” motif. Lions, birds, peacocks, flowers and scrolling vines decorate the entire surface with minute decorative details executed on the images.