Ancient India Coins, India Coins, Antique Coins of INDIA

Primitive Money&nbsp;(c. 100 BC), Satavahana Period,&nbsp;Gold Earring (Karn-Kundan), Rawali Kala,&nbsp;Granulation Work, 22.7g, 26.99x20.50mm,&nbsp;about extremely fine, Extremely Rare.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Note:&nbsp; This remarkable gold ornament from the Satavahana period is a <span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Mangal;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-US" dir="ltr">Quintessential Example&nbsp; of early Indian goldsmithing, crafted in the intricate&nbsp;Rawali Kala&nbsp;tradition using delicate granulation and twisted wirework. Shaped in a coiled form, it is richly adorned with gold beads and embossed detailing. To balance the weight, the ornament is partially filled with lead - approximately 50% in proportion to the gold.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Its size and heft suggest that it would have stretched the earlobes and rested on the shoulders, &nbsp;similar to those worn by royal or divine figures in ancient times. Such ornaments are vividly depicted in early Indian sculptures, including the renowned 1st-century BCE Chakravartin relief from Jagayyapeta, offering rare, tangible evidence of the jewelry styles seen in ancient art.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; A design resembling the Brahmi letter “Om”(ॐ)/Nandipada&nbsp;(Buddhist triratna) symbol further hints at a spiritual association with Mahakaal of Ujjain. It is also likely that this piece functioned as a medium of barter, reflecting both cultural and economic value.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p>

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