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Forehead Pendant with Sun God Surya in a Chariot with Attendants

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold pendant in the shape of a teardrop. The top of the pendant hangs from a gold chain attached to a circular gold piece. The pendant features a scene with a chariot. The chariot has two wheels and is pulled by several horses. A figure sits in the chariot. The pendant has colorful stones and pearls around its border. Small gold coins and pearls hang from the bottom. The background is black. The pendant is likely a forehead pendant, also called a maang tikka, which is a piece of jewelry worn on the forehead.

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Dimensions
662 × 900 px
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