Central Asia, Himalayan region, Nepal / Northern India, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A matching pair of brass and silver cuff bracelets with engraved floral motifs and turquoise stones inlaid into the terminal tips of both. In-between the flowers are several abstract auspicious Buddhist symbols - conch, parasol, and other simplified forms. These cuffs are similar in size but not identical, so please note the measurements of both as these are wearable! Size: 2.2" Diameter x 0.5" W (5.6 cm x 1.3 cm); opening gap: 1.25" W (3.2 cm); larger cuff: 2.3" Diameter x 0.5" W (5.8 cm x 1.3 cm); gap opening: 1.5" W (3.8 cm); silver quality: 16% to 43%; weight: 71.8 grams

Provenance: private Matrisciano collection, Thousand Oaks, California, USA, before 2002

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#176113

Heavy wear on interiors of both from use and age. Cleanable red residue on interior of bands. Patina to brass surfaces. Wearable!