Indian Bracelet with Lion Head Motif

A hinged bangle bristling with granules and tiny leaves.

Silver was used to make this bracelet with lion head motif from Rajasthan, India. Hinged silver bangles are commonly worn in that region, often decorated with granulation and wirework. The band is built from clusters of tiny silver balls, coiled wire and small leaf shapes, concentrated at the two ends where the hinge opens. A row of small perforations runs along the inner edge. The silver is pale and matte, with grime settled into the crevices.

About 3 inches across. A lot happens in a small circle.