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Nov 23, 2004
Pair of Pendants in the Shape of an Auspicious Symbol
Pair of Pendants in the Shape of an Auspicious Symbol
185–72 BC
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India, Shunga period
(185–78 BCE)
Gold
John L. Severance Fund 1973.61
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Description
These ornaments probably would have been strung on a long beaded necklace. The symbols are known by various names, including triratna, nandyavarta, and trishula. They are auspicious and reference creative, life-affirming energy.
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