Bracelet with granules at the edges

Collections
1113367
Title
Bracelet with granules at the edges
Year/Period
15th century
Region
Java, Indonesia
Dimension
Object size: D-12.0cm * H-5.8cm
Accession No.
1997-04016-006
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng

This gilt silver bracelet is decorated at the edges with tiny beads, which are made and joined by granulation and soldering. The bracelet 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 bracelet is rare and important. The superior level of smithing skills attained at this time is evident from these pieces.

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