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1951

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Pair Of Anklets (India), probably 19th century

This is a Pair of anklets. It is dated probably 19th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Miss Frances Morris. It is credited Gift of Frances Morris.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a): 20.5 x 7 x 2 cm (8 1/16 x 2 3/4 x 13/16 in.) H x W x D (b): 20.2 x 8.5 x 2.5 cm (7 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 1 in.)

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Pair Of Anklets (India), probably 19th century; silver; H x W x D (a): 20.5 x 7 x 2 cm (8 1/16 x 2 3/4 x 13/16 in.) H x W x D (b): 20.2 x 8.5 x 2.5 cm (7 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 1 in.); Gift of Frances Morris; 1951-111-93-a,b

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