Detail of a Dajehru pair

Unknown1900/1935

Lucknow Bioscope
Lucknow, India

Detail of a Dajehru pair. Crafted in Awadh in the early 19th century, the dajehru is studded with precious stones (including emeralds at the centre or kshana) and wrapped in little Basrah pearls. Its atehru is a cluster of pearl strings, and its gold att also contains tiny Basrah pearls.

Details

Title: Detail of a Dajehru pair
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1900/1935
Physical Location: Lucknow,India
Location: Lucknow,India
Location Created: Unknown
Provenance: Private Collection
Type: Craft
Rights: Sanatkada Trust
Medium: Gold

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