Lot Essay
A pendant with very similar enamelled back is in the al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait (Manuel Keene and Salam Kaoukji, Treasury of the World, London, 2001, no.6.30, p.74).
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PROBABLY DECCAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY
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AN INDIAN DIAMOND AND RUBY INSET GOLD PENDANT
PROBABLY DECCAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Of lobed circular form, the centre with a flat-cut diamond within a band of continuous rubies, surrounded by alternating rubies and diamonds, the gold interstices filled with small engraved floral designs, the reverse enamelled with a single bold carnation spray on a red ground, suspension loop above and pearl pendant below
2in. (4.9cm.) long
PROBABLY DECCAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Of lobed circular form, the centre with a flat-cut diamond within a band of continuous rubies, surrounded by alternating rubies and diamonds, the gold interstices filled with small engraved floral designs, the reverse enamelled with a single bold carnation spray on a red ground, suspension loop above and pearl pendant below
2in. (4.9cm.) long
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