Unknown Indian
Sarpech (Turban Ornament)

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Artist Unknown Indian

CultureIndian, Deccan

Titles

Sarpech (Turban Ornament)
Sarpech (Turban Ornament)

Dateearly 18th century

MediumGold, silver, diamonds, and enamel

Dimensions5 3/8 × 9 × 1/2 in. (13.7 × 22.8 × 1.3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. Accessions Endowment Fund

Object number2021.44

Current Location

The Caroline Wiess Law Building

106M Lovett Gallery

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Department

Asian Art

Object Type

JEWELRY & ADORNMENT

ProvenanceCollection of the Nizams of Hyderabad, Hyderabad until 1950; by descent within the royal family, Europe, Australia, and elsewhere, until 2014; [Christies, Hong Kong, 2014]; purchased by [Karan Exports, Hong Kong, 2016]. purchased by MFAH, 2021.
Exhibition HistoryMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston. Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodphur, India. (March 4–August 19, 2018).
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