Elephant Bangle

Enamel on gold is a landmark of Indian art, and this bangle epitomizes the work of Benares enamellers, characterized by pink and white flowers, from about 1780 to the early nineteenth century. A piece of jewelry such as this would have been a prized luxury item worn by a man.

• Medium: Gold with enamel, diamonds, rubies
• Dates: 18th-19th century
• Dimensions: 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (9.5 x 9.5 cm) inner diam: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm) . outer diam: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
• Collection: Asian Art
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, EXHIBITION-2, Asian 2W35
• Accession Number: 2005.2
• Image: 2005.2_side1_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2005