The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of March 28, 2024
Pair of Pendants in the Shape of an Auspicious Symbol
185–72 BCE
Location: 242A Ancient India
Description
These ornaments probably would have been strung on a long beaded necklace. The symbols are known by various names, including triratna, nandyavarta, and trishula. They are auspicious and reference creative, life-affirming energy.- {{cite web|title=Pair of Pendants in the Shape of an Auspicious Symbol|url=false|author=|year=185–72 BCE|access-date=28 March 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}
Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1973.61