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5 avril 2014

A nine-gem gold pendant (navratna) and necklace, India, late 19th-early 20th century

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A nine-gem gold pendant (navratna) and necklace, India, late 19th-early 20th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014

Stringed with emerald beads, the pendant inset with nine gems arranged in a floral motif, the reverse with enamelled polychrome decoration composed of a central roundel showing a falcon and its prey on blue ground, surrounded by nine red and green enamel floral sprays. The pendant 2in. (5.2cm.) diam. Estimate £2,500 – £3,500

This navaratna is composed of closed set rose-cut diamond, cabochon closed-set rubies, blister pearl and corral.

Christie's. ART OF THE ISLAMIC AND INDIAN WORLDS INCLUDING A PRIVATE COLLECTION DONATED TO BENEFIT THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, PART V. 10 April 2014, London, King Street - www.christies.com

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