Nepalese Cuff with Lotus Motif and Om Mantra

Flower at center, curls at the sides, and a bright rim all around.

This sterling silver cuff with a lotus motif and the Om mantra is from Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Sterling silver is an alloy of about 92.5 percent silver, and its softness allows it to be hammered, engraved and chased with detailed patterns. The front of this cuff rises into a broad pointed shield outlined with fine rope twist. A lotus-style medallion with script characters sits against a dark red ground. Openwork scrolls spiral out to each side, with light tarnish in the recesses.

Plenty of ornament, no apology offered.