Lot 49. An enamelled and gem-set bangle (kada), Jaipur, North India, 19th century; (3in.) 7.7cm. wide. Estimate GBP 5,000 - GBP 8,000. Price realised GBP 6,875. © Christie's Images Ltd 2021.
The exterior set with flat-cut diamond leaves on a cobalt-blue ground, the interior decorated with polychrome birds and flowers on a white ground, terminating in two confronted makara head finials, with screw pin fastening.
Note: A pair of similar kadas sold at Christie's, New York, 19 June 2019, lot 160.
Christie's. Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds including Oriental Rugs and Carpets, 1 april 2021
