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Ael Khild

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MM/J/041

Jewelry

Length: 70mm
Breadth: 90mm
Thickness: 18.5mm
Weight: 73.gms

Medium: German Silver
Type: Wrist Jewelry
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Design/Technique: Cutwork

Ael Khild refers to an ornamental wrist case used to carry cardamom (Ael in Kashmiri).
An essential component of the traditional Kashmiri bridal trousseau, the Ael Khild would often be filled with silver coated cardamom and was specifically meant to be used by newlyweds.

The object (Ael Khild) is in fair condition with no signs of oxidation.

Dry brushing to clean loose dirt. The object was cleaned with distilled water using cotton wrapped in gauze.

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