Lot Essay
Cf. M. Keane and S. Kaoukji, Treasury of the World, Thames and Hudson, London, 2001, no.6.31, p.74, and nos.13.11 and 13.12, p.149.
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DECCAN OR MUGHAL, LATE 17TH CENTURY
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A RARE GROUP OF DIAMOND AND GEM-SET SHIELD BOSSES
Deccan or Mughal, late 17th century
Comprising four larger and four smaller bosses, each designed as a circular dome decorated with table-cut diamond flowers and emerald leaves on bright red enamelled ground to the green enamelled petalled border
Larger bosses 1 7/8in. (4.9cm.) diameter, smaller bosses 1¾in. (4.3cm.) diameter (8)
Deccan or Mughal, late 17th century
Comprising four larger and four smaller bosses, each designed as a circular dome decorated with table-cut diamond flowers and emerald leaves on bright red enamelled ground to the green enamelled petalled border
Larger bosses 1 7/8in. (4.9cm.) diameter, smaller bosses 1¾in. (4.3cm.) diameter (8)
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