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CROSS Gilt Silver, Glass (thewa) and Gold Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, 19th century H 6 cm Silver gilt cross with gold decoration applied on a green glass, using the “thewa” decoration. The decoration does not include religious motifs but depicts Indian court ladies dressed in a fashion typical of Rajasthan. The “thewa” technique was introduced in the late 18th century and survives up to the present day. This is a rare item, a Christian cross. It was probably commissioned by a European. |
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