Silver Nandi Ring

Size:

3,7cm high,

inner diameter 19mm,

weight 16,75 grams

Region:

Maharashtra or Karnataka, India

Material:

Silver

Condition:

Very good. smooth  from longtime wearing

Description:

19th century

Cast silver 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, #616

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