Bracelet
This copper alloy circular bangle is cast in two parts (lost wax process). The parts are fastened together with two flower-styled pins.
All married women wear bangles of various materials, including metal. It is considered fortuitous to wear them (and beneficial to the makers). It symbolises the long life of the marriage. Jewellery is worn after the wedding day on all important religious and social occasions. A woman’s ornaments are often her most valuable possessions.
Metal bangles are popular because of their durability, and are worn in pairs, alone or combined with bangles of other materials. The choice of metal reflects the buyer’s social rank and status.
Likely made in the late 1800s, its style suggests Rajasthan. However, the story of how it arrived in Exeter, is currently unknown.
All married women wear bangles of various materials, including metal. It is considered fortuitous to wear them (and beneficial to the makers). It symbolises the long life of the marriage. Jewellery is worn after the wedding day on all important religious and social occasions. A woman’s ornaments are often her most valuable possessions.
Metal bangles are popular because of their durability, and are worn in pairs, alone or combined with bangles of other materials. The choice of metal reflects the buyer’s social rank and status.
Likely made in the late 1800s, its style suggests Rajasthan. However, the story of how it arrived in Exeter, is currently unknown.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 32/1945/34
- Category
- Ethnography
- Collection Class
- Personal ornament
- Collection Area Region
- S
- Material
- copper alloy
- Common Name
- bracelet
- Simple Name
- bangle
- Production Country
- India
- Production Year High
- 1945
