Necklace Beads in the Form of Fish
185–72 BC
Maker Unknown
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Necklace Beads in the Form of Fish, 185–72 BC. India, Shunga Period (c. 187-78 BC). Gold repoussé with granulation; The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund 1973.39 Jewelry in ancient India often consisted of elements associated with water, such as fish and other aquatic plants and animals. Since water is essential for life, imagery that connotes water is life-affirming, or auspicious, and therefore appropriate adornment.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Jewelry
- Formatted Medium
- gold repoussé with granulation
- Medium
- gold, repoussé, granulation
- Departments
- Indian and Southeast Asian Art
- Accession Number
- 1973.39
- Credit Line
- John L. Severance Fund
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 242A Ancient India
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