Anklet with granules at the edges

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Title
Anklet with granules at the edges
Year/Period
15th century
Region
Java, Indonesia
Object Type
Dimension
Object size: D-8.2cm * H
Accession No.
1997-04016-004
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng

This gilt silver anklet is decorated at the edges with tiny beads, which are made and joined by granulation and soldering. The anklet is not only well-finished, but has a simple clean design that differs from the elaborately decorated and figural forms of the earlier period. As not much is known about the jewellery belonging to the post-Majapahit and second Mataram period, this anklet is rare and important. The superior level of smithing skills attained at this time is evident from these pieces.

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