Antique and vintage ethnic jewelry
Antique Rare Traditional Indian Tribal Braceletcalled Chura or Choora or Chuda depending on the states
made of high quality silver (around sterling)
model worn only by women of the Jat caste Origin: Northern Rajasthan
Shekhawati region
Period from the late 1800s to the early 1900s
This bracelet, to be worn on the forearm or above the elbow, is made up of two parts welded together.
The part struck on a slab and worked in section with alternating decorations is to be placed on the upper part of the forearm, while the other, composed of a ring bracelet, thick and decorated with tiny dotted rows, represents the lower base.
The two parts are joined by flower-shaped joints placed at the same distance while the front part is welded with a vertical segment decorated with a flower.
This bracelet model does not open, it is designed to be put on by hand and slid.
In more recent times they have also been produced with a hinge and pin closure.
This is the same as the one published on page 182 of 'the World of Bracelet' by Ann van Cutsem, published by Skira.
Height 7.5 cm
Internal diameter of the smaller opening 6.5 cm
Internal diameter of the largest opening approximately 7 cm
Max external diameter 10 cm
Weight 246.6 g
Excellently preserved for its age with minimal signs of aging
beautiful patina on the bottom that I deliberately preserved
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