Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, New York, 19 June 2019
15 juillet 2019
A gem set ruby sword hilt, South India, probably 16th century
Lot 244. A gem set ruby sword hilt, South India, probably 16th century; 6 7/8 ins. (17.4 cm.) long; 3 ¾ ins. (9.5 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 100,000 - USD 150,000. Price realised USD 112,500. Christie's Images Ltd 2019
Made from a single block of ruby, set with diamonds, those on the ruby added in the early 19th century, green champlevé enamelled quillons.
Exhibited: Grand Palais, Paris 2017, pp.268-69, no.199
The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p.284, no.195
The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p.300, no.199.
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