gem-set jade

A Gem-Set Jade Hilt and Two Scabbard Mounts. India, 19th Century or Later. Photo Christie's Ltd 2012 The hilt of pistol shape with rounded quillons, the two scabbard mounts of typical shape, the gold inlaid decoration with a lattice of trefoil palmettes set with foiled rubies overall, a long palmette along the pommel, the hilt inlaid with a band of emeralds above the quillon, minor loss to hilt, small restoration to the upper scabbard mount. Hilt 5½in. (14cm.) long (3). Estimate £7,000 - £10,000 Christie's. Arts of... [Lire la suite]

A Mughal gem-set jade Pendant. India, 18th Century. photo Bonhams of cartouche form, inlaid in gold kundan and set with stones forming a floral spray with buds, suspension loop, 5 x 3.5 cm. max. Estimate: £600 - 800 A pair of Mughal style gem-set pendant Earrings. photo Bonhams each with oval pendant with gem-set bird, with gold rosette suspension, each approx. 2.6 cm. long(2) Estimate: £400 - 600 Bonhams. The Knightsbridge Islamic and Indian Art Sale, 9 Jun 2010. Knightsbridge www.bonhams.com

A gem-set jade Bowl, India, late 19th Century. photo Bonhams on a short foot, the jade in a green opaque tone, rubies, emeralds and diamonds set in gold depicting a repeat design showing a bird on leafy branches - 8.8 cm. diam., 4.5 cm. high. Sold for £18,000 A gem-set jade Mirror, India, 19th Century. photo Bonhams dark olive green jade, of rectangular form surmounted by a small foliate terminal, a trefoil finial below, finely engraved and inlaid with gold depicting branches issuing from a small vase, the... [Lire la suite]