Thali Pendant

Size:

27 x 12mm; Weight 2,3 grams

Region:

Tamil Nadu, South India

Age/Period:

19th century

Material:

Gold, Lac,

Condition:

very good

Description:

Very fine work

The thali was filled with lac, to prevent denting of the soft gold

The shape symbolizes a bulls head – the bull is associated with Shiva

see:

When Gold blossoms-The Beningson Collection, page 107, 108

gan15–EENO – ERIE