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When Gold Blossoms:
Indian Jewelry from the Susan L. Beningson Collection

Gold earrings with gold mesh balls (top)
South India; 18th-19th century
2.9 x 2.8 x 0.8 cm, each
Gold wire earrings (center)
North India; 19th or early 20th century
5 cm length, each
Gold earrings called “knot” (mudicchu) (bottom)
Tamil Nadu, India; 16th-17th century
1.5 cm diameter and 0.5 cm width, each



Susan L. Beningson Collection
Photo: Benjamin Harris B.S.K.

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