A HARDSTONE INLAID MARBLE AGRA WARE DISH of cusped waisted rectangular form with sloping sides and narrow everted rim on short foot, the interior inlaid with a variety of hardstones forming delicate floral tendrils and flowerheads, the sides with an arcade suspending alternating green and orange flowerheads, the rim with meandering budding vine, the exterior plain, early 19th century (slight damage to inlay) | Christie's

Lot 102

102

A HARDSTONE INLAID MARBLE AGRA WARE DISH of cusped waisted rectangular form with sloping sides and narrow everted rim on short foot, the interior inlaid with a variety of hardstones forming delicate floral tendrils and flowerheads, the sides with an arcade suspending alternating green and orange flowerheads, the rim with meandering budding vine, the exterior plain, early 19th century (slight damage to inlay)

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A HARDSTONE INLAID MARBLE AGRA WARE DISH of cusped waisted rectangular form with sloping sides and narrow everted rim on short foot, the interior inlaid with a variety of hardstones forming delicate floral tendrils and flowerheads, the sides with an arcade suspending alternating green and orange flowerheads, the rim with meandering budding vine, the exterior plain, early 19th century (slight damage to inlay)
11 3/8in. (28.9cm.) long

Lot Essay

For a square table-top of similar design sold in these rooms see:
Christie's: Islamic Art, Indian Miniatures, London 8th October 1991, lot 213

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