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Nose Ring

early 1900s

India

Medium
silver
Measurements
Overall: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.485
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A silver nose ring consists of a thin wire hoop joined to a wide, openwork band. Four diamond-shaped voids create a central row, bordered by raised circular studs at the intersections and along the jagged edges. Textured, bulbous caps transition the ornate section back to the slender wire. The silver has a matte finish, with dark patina settling into the recesses to accentuate the repeating geometric shapes and structural details.

Nose Ring

early 1900s

India

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