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November 11 | 11:00 AM
Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers

356 - A Sindh silvered-brass 'hasli' or torque, 20th century, Pakistan, Punjab, Sindh, the tapering collar formed as a continuous spiral, with geometric shaped panels inset with a blue glass bead, terminating in hooked ends, and a white metal 'hasli' or torque, 20th century, Pakistan, Punjab, Sindh, of a similar design, with alternating spirals terminating in hooked ends (13 and 19.5cm wide; silver 7.5ozt) (2) Footnote: For a similar example, see the Victoria & Albert Museum, accession number IS.145-2019. Condition Report: Smaller example tested as low grade silver - usual wear associated with age and use: Minor marks and scratches present, one chain loose. Larger example: Dirt present. Minor marks and scratches associated with age and use. Some chains loose and gaps between spirals. Circular decoration around blue bead not quite linked up. For further images, please request a condition report.

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Estimation

£200 - 400 (€230 - 480)

Sale fees

32.4%

A Sindh silvered-brass 'hasli' or torque, 20th century, Pakistan, Punjab, Sindh, the tapering collar formed as a continuous spiral, with geometric shaped panels inset with a blue glass bead, terminating in hooked ends, and a white metal 'hasli' or torque, 20th century, Pakistan, Punjab, Sindh, of a similar design, with alternating spirals terminating in hooked ends (13 and 19.5cm wide; silver 7.5ozt) (2) Footnote: For a similar example, see the Victoria & Albert Museum, accession number IS.145-2019. Condition Report: Smaller example tested as low grade silver - usual wear associated with age and use: Minor marks and scratches present, one chain loose. Larger example: Dirt present. Minor marks and scratches associated with age and use. Some chains loose and gaps between spirals. Circular decoration around blue bead not quite linked up. For further images, please request a condition report.

Auction details

Asian and Islamic Art - Day One
Wednesday, November 11
11:00 AM
Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers Cambridge Road
CM24 8GE Stansted Mountfitchet, United Kingdom
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