A pair of Javanese Hindu-Buddhist style Naga Bracelets
Mid 20th century
Weight 69 grams
Each in gold and gemstone, shaped like a snake with diamonds for eyes. The bracelets represent a Naga coiled around itself, the Naga being the mythical serpent with the golden tongue.
Weight 69 grams
Each in gold and gemstone, shaped like a snake with diamonds for eyes. The bracelets represent a Naga coiled around itself, the Naga being the mythical serpent with the golden tongue.
Part of the Indonesian Archipelago collection.
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