Lot 160. A pair of antique enamel, diamond and ruby kadas, mid to late 19th century. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 43,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019

Each bangle designed as opposing makara head terminals, variously-shaped faceted and table-cut diamonds, cabochon rubies, green, blue, red, white and yellow enamel, foil, gold on a lac core, each diameter 2 ¼ ins. 

Literature: Jaffer 2013, p. 180, ill. p. 197, no. 84.

Exhibited: Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2015, p. 98, no. 49
The Miho Museum, Koka 2016, p. 108, no. 76
Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p. 246, no. 183
The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p. 260, no. 179
The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p. 280, no. 183
de Young Legion of Honor, San Francisco 2018, p. 180, no. 109.