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"Swami-style" Necklace

"Swami-style" Necklace

Peter Orr

Indian

Linked openwork, 11 teardrop-shaped links on top, 9 on bottom; pendant oval with relief of goddess and snakes, also goddess on clasp. Depicts two standing frontal figures and peacock; Kumara, one of Shiva's sons mounted on a peacock (right of centre) with attendant figures.

22 karat gold-plated

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