[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Physical](https://indike.org/pramana/inp) › [Artefacts](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact) › [Victoria and Albert Museum, London](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam) › Turban ornament # Turban ornament This Indian jewel was worn in the turban as an indication of high rank. It demonstrates the technique of basse taille enamel. In this European technique adopted in India, the gold ground is chased with a design that can be seen beneath the translucent enamel covering it. - **Kind:** artefact - **Date:** 1700–1800 CE --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.im-44-1922](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.im-44-1922) · Pramāṇa