Lot Essay
A very similar enamelled figure of a parakeet, although standing on a silver base, sold at Christie's South Kensington, 10 October 2014, lot 90.
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NORTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
Details
AN ENAMELLED FIGURE OF A PARAKEET
NORTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
Finely enamelled on silver, with long tail, the wings set with greenish hardstone, standing on a tree trunk, the base with lotus petals, and engraved with floral motifs
5 7/8in. (15cm.) high; 7 ½in. (19cm.) long
NORTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
Finely enamelled on silver, with long tail, the wings set with greenish hardstone, standing on a tree trunk, the base with lotus petals, and engraved with floral motifs
5 7/8in. (15cm.) high; 7 ½in. (19cm.) long
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