This piece is really amazing. It’s an antique (19th century) North Indian armband that’s been modified with the addition of hinges so that it can be worn as a bracelet. It is gold, embellished with enamel in a floral motif and seed pearls. It’s breathtaking.
![A fine enameled gold armband bazuband, North India, 19th century and later.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/A-fine-enameled-gold-armband-bazuband-North-India-19th-century-and-later..jpg?resize=362%2C878)
This extraordinary piece is listed in Christie’s 1 October 2012 Arts of India auction. All images and info are thanks to Christie’s.
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