10 novembre 2012
A Superb Antique Indian Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Fly-Whisk
A Superb Antique Indian Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Fly-Whisk. Deccan, 18th Century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012
The gold bell shaped cylindrical surmount decorated with cabochon ruby and table-cut diamond flowers on green enamelled ground to the tapered handle and terminal, 26.0 cm; Estimate CHF400,000 - CHF600,000
Notes: Cf. Treasury of the World, Jewelled Arts of India in the Age of the Mughals, The Al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait National Museum, Thames & Hudson, no. 6.50 for a similar fly-whisk.
Christie's. Geneva Magnificent Jewels 13 November 2012 Geneva
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