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A gem-set gold peacock pendant, probably Deccan, India, 18th-19th century

Lot 148. A gem-set gold peacock pendant, probably Deccan, India, 18th-19th century; 3 ½in. (9cm.) high. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 8,418 - USD 11,224 ) . © Christie's Images Ltd 2018 In the form of a ruby and emerald-set peacock, the border fitted...

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Tags: India, gem-set gold, Deccan, 18th-19th century, peacock pendant

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20 avril 2018

A silver and gilt-metal openwork elephant-goad (ankus), India, Bikaner, circa 1800

Lot 162. A silver and gilt-metal openwork elephant-goad (ankus), India, Bikaner, circa 1800; 55.5cm. Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 GBP . Lot Sold 6,250 GBP (7,153 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's 2018. the openwork handle with silver overlay, containing round noise-making...

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Tags: India, circa 1800, Bikaner, ankus, elephant-goad, silver and gilt-metal openwork

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20 avril 2018

A sword (shamshir) with gilt-metal hilt and scabbard, North India, probably Kutch, 19th century

Lot 160. A sword (shamshir) with gilt-metal hilt and scabbard, North India, probably Kutch, 19th century; 90cm. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP . Lot Sold 7,500 GBP (8,583 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's 2018. with a slightly curved steel blade, the blade with chiselled...

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Tags: 19th century, North India, shamshir, Kutch, sword and scabbard

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20 avril 2018

An Indian sword with Firangi blade and scabbard, 17th-18th century

Lot 159. An Indian sword with Firangi blade and scabbard, 17th-18th century; 107.5cm. Estimate 12,000 — 18,000 GBP . Lot Sold 35,000 GBP (40,054 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's 2018. the straight watered steel blade with a gilt parasol-shaped mark, the basket...

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Tags: Indian, 17th-18th century, sword with Firangi blade and scabbard

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20 avril 2018

A Mughal jade-hilted dagger (khanjar) and scabbard, India, 18th century

Lot 163. A Mughal jade-hilted dagger (khanjar) and scabbard, India, 18th century; 39cm. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP . Courtesy Sotheby's 2018. the jade hilt with three buds at the pommel, carved throughout with leafy and foliate details, double-edged...

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Tags: India, 18th century, Mughal, jade-hilted, Khanjar, dagger and scabbard

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20 avril 2018

A fine rock crystal-hilted dagger and scabbard, India, Deccan, 17th century

Lot 161. A fine rock crystal-hilted dagger and scabbard, India, Deccan, 17th century; 44.2cm. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 GBP . Lot Sold 32,500 GBP (37,193 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's 2018. with a single-edged watered-steel blade, the forte finely decorated...

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Tags: India, 17th century, Deccan, rock crystal-hilted, dagger and scabbard

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6 avril 2018

Exhibition at Asian Civilisations Museum showcases over 140 works from Angkor

Vue idéale d'Angkor Vat "à vol d'oiseau dans la forêt". Louis Delaporte (1868). Mine graphite, aquarelle, gouache et rehauts de gomme arabique sur papier vergé, H 43,5 x 107,5 cm. © Musée national des arts asiatiques – Guimet SINGAPORE .- Angkor is widely...

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Tags: Lion, Angkor, Bayon, Tête de Siva, Bodhisattva Lokesvara, Bouddha protégé par le naga, Louis Delaporte

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25 mars 2018

Emerald-set Box, Mughal India circa 1635

Emerald-set Box, Mughal India circa 1635. This sides and lid of this spectacular gold box are set with 103 emeralds, perfectly matched and fitted. They are carved in shallow relief to depict cypress trees within borders of repeated stylized leaves. The...

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Tags: Emerald-set Box, Mughal India circa 1635

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23 mars 2018

An elegant gemset and enamelled gold sword (khanda) hilt, Mughal India, 18th century

Lot 186. An elegant gemset and enamelled gold sword (khanda) hilt, Mughal India, 18th century. Main element 4¾in. (12cm.) long. Estimate GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000. Price realised GBP 62,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Made in parts, the surfaces of the...

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Tags: 18th century, Mughal India, Sword hilt, gemset and enamelled gold, khanda

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23 mars 2018

An impressive gemset and enamelled gold sword (khanda) hilt, Mughal India, late 17th-early 18th century

Lot 185. An impressive gemset and enamelled gold sword (khanda) hilt, Mughal India, late 17th-early 18th century; 9¾in. (24.8cm.) long. Estimate GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000. Price realised GBP 122,500 . © Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Made in parts, the surfaces...

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Tags: late 17th-early 18th Century, Mughal India, Sword hilt, gemset and enamelled gold, khanda

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