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Antique pair of Silver Nepalese Anklets

Posted by Nada on November 3, 2014 at 5:37pm

The carefully crafted ridges represent two pairs of makaras or dragons. Very impressive pieces of jewelry.

Comments

ait ouakli November 3, 2014 at 7:09pm

splendid pieces, it is amazing work, has to be a very good master atwork here
Betty November 3, 2014 at 7:24pm

I agree - a very beautiful example of this type of bracelet! They look heavy - are they?
Nada November 3, 2014 at 7:26pm

Thank you Ait and Betty, they are spectacular pieces. Not too heavy, 335 grams the pair.
ingrid Langerak November 3, 2014 at 7:33pm

Very impressive.
Harald November 3, 2014 at 10:45pm

Lovely having a pair of those (name kalli)! And very nice them being silver.
Nada November 4, 2014 at 7:54am

Thank you Ingrid and Harald.
Eva Baby November 4, 2014 at 10:04am

very Special, I would say, very rare pieces, not seen anywhere before! Love them.