Bronze or brass toe ring, from India, most probably from Uttar Pradesh.
The ring was cast with two hollow dome-shape protusions with bud-like finials.
From early 20th century or older.
Provenance: European private collection.
Dimensions:
Total size: 4 x 3,5 x 1,5 cm
Size of the ring: US 6 or 16,5 cm (inner diameter).
Literature:
“Indian Jewellery”, Barnard, Nick, V&A publishing, timeless books, Delhi, 2008, p. 38
“Bagues ethniques d’afrique, d’Asie et d’Amerique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2000, p. 148
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