Copper Nandi Ring

Size:

3,5cm high,

inner diameter 20 mm,

weight 17,14 grams

Region:

Maharashtra or Karnataka, India

Material:

Copper

Condition:

Very good, smooth  from longtime wearing

Description:

18/19th century

Cast copper ring in the shape of the sacred bull,Nandi, Shivas vehicle.

Worn by Lingayats for ritual use

O.Untracht, Traditional Jewellery of India, page 263, #263

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