A GEMSET AND ENAMELLED GOLD BOX
A GEMSET AND ENAMELLED GOLD BOX

JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, INDIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A GEMSET AND ENAMELLED GOLD BOX
JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, INDIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of octagonal form, the hinged lid with slightly bevelled edges, the top inset with a red-foiled table-top cut hardstone surrounded by two bands of colourless and green-foiled hardstones, the base enamelled with an intricate floral spray flanked by parakeets at each corner, the sides with further avian motifs interspersed with floral medallions between two bands of geometric designs on blue ground, the hinge restored
1½in. (3.8cm.) across

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