A MUGHAL CARVED JADE FLY-WHISK HANDLE

INDIA, PROBABLY 18TH CENTURY

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A MUGHAL CARVED JADE FLY-WHISK HANDLE
INDIA, PROBABLY 18TH CENTURY
Carved in two pieces, the lower of spinach-green jade delicately carved with stylised leaf or cypress-tree motifs, the upper part of white jade carved with a stylised flowerhead formed of similar scrolling leaves, an engraved gold band below, the top of the flowerhead inset with a red stone, possibly composite
5 3/8in. (13.8cm.) long

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