Lot Essay
For a brief discussion of the symbolism of the double-headed eagle please see the entry under lot 405.
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PROBABLY MYSORE, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
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AN INDIAN DIAMOND, RUBY AND EMERALD INSET GOLD DOUBLE-HEADED EAGLE PENDANT
PROBABLY MYSORE, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
The double-headed eagle with half-spread downturned wings and flaring tail, the drop-shaped body set with diamonds around a central faceted ruby, the wings set with rubies, emeralds and with diamonds, the heads and tail similarly inset, the reverse with repoussé detailing, pendant pearl below, upper floral terminal, on heavy chain of cast gold beads imitating granulation
Pendant 3 7/8in. (9.8cm.) high
PROBABLY MYSORE, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
The double-headed eagle with half-spread downturned wings and flaring tail, the drop-shaped body set with diamonds around a central faceted ruby, the wings set with rubies, emeralds and with diamonds, the heads and tail similarly inset, the reverse with repoussé detailing, pendant pearl below, upper floral terminal, on heavy chain of cast gold beads imitating granulation
Pendant 3 7/8in. (9.8cm.) high
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
Please note that this lot is withdrawn from the sale.