A Mughal gem-set carved rock crystal Bowl, India, 18th/19th Century. Photo: Bonhams.

with rounded lobed body and slightly everted rim, on short foot, the exterior carved in relief with a frieze of single flowering plants set with small rubies and emeralds in gold mounts, the base carved with a lotus flowerhead around a central ruby; 12.2 cm. diam. Estimate £6,000 - 8,000 (€7,200 - 9,700)

Bonhams. ISLAMIC AND INDIAN ART, London, New Bond Street, 8 Apr 2014 - www.bonhams.com