Lot 90. An antique ruby, diamond and emerald jigha, 19th century; 3 ¼ ins. Estimate USD 40,000 - USD 60,000. Price realised USD 32,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019
Designed as a turban ornament of elephant motif, oval cabochon rubies, rose and table-cut diamonds, cabochon emeralds, foil, gold, elephant design engraved on reverse with initials 'M. A.'.
Literature: Jaffer 2013, p. 136, ill. p. 189, no. 59.
Exhibited: New York 2014, p. 61
Miho 2016, p. 125, no. 92
Paris 2017, p. 222, no. 164
Venice 2017, p. 240, no. 163
Beijing 2018, p. 261, no. 167
San Francisco 2018, p. 119, no. 54
Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, New York, 19 June 2019
