Vintage South Asian Bracelet

A fascinating hinged bangle from South Asia, South Indian or Sri Lankan. The bangle has intricate patterns embossed on the front and back. The body is made of cast patterned tubes of metal superimposed on an inner silver sheeting.  The closure is a push pin mechanism. The bracelet is from the second half of the century.

• Inner circumference 17.5 cm (6 7/8 ").
• Inner diameter is 5.5 cm (2 1/4").
• Width 1.5 cm (1/2").
• Weight 38.1 g