Lot 16. A jade and silver archer’s ring, India, 1650-1700; ¾ in. (2 cm.) high; 1 1/8 ins. (2.8 cm.) wide; 1 ½ ins. (3.8 cm.) deep. Estimate USD 50,000 - USD 70,000. Price realised USD 35,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019

Set with rubies and emeralds, the gold kundan setting carved with serrated edges and scalloped around the central ruby.

Literature: Jaffer 2013, p.55, no.21.

Exhibited: Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2015, p.93, no.44
Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p.106, no.75
The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p.131, no.79
The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p.155, no.83.

Note: The silver lining was probably inserted to resize the ring.