Photo of collection object Necklace Bead in the Form of a Fish
Necklace Bead in the Form of a Fish, 185–72 BC. gold repoussé with granulation, John L. Severance Fund, 1973.39.f. CC0.

Necklace Bead in the Form of a Fish

185–72 BC

Maker Unknown

Indian and Southeast Asian Art

Necklace Bead in the Form of a Fish, 185–72 BC. India, Sunga Period (185-72 BC). Gold repoussé with granulation; The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund 1973.39.f Jewelry in ancient India often consisted of elements associated with water, such as fish and other aquatic plants and animals. Since water is essential for life, imagery that connotes water is life-affirming, or auspicious, and therefore appropriate adornment.
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Jewelry
Formatted Medium
gold repoussé with granulation
Accession Number
1973.39.f
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund
Rights Statement
CC0
Museum Location
242A Ancient India

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