ISLAMIC, INDIAN ART & JEWELS

A MUGHAL-STYLE GREEN STONE GOLD INLAID LIDDED BOWL AND SAUCER, INDIA, 20TH CENTURY

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Start price: £750

Estimated price: £800 - £1,200

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Description

A finely crafted Mughal-style lidded bowl and matching saucer, carved from a rich green hardstone and lavishly ornamented with delicate gold kundan inlay. The bowl features petal-like vertical panels, each decorated with floral sprays composed of gold wire and set with semi-precious stones, including cabochon rubies and seed pearls. The domed lid is similarly embellished and topped with a small finial, echoing the overall flower-bud form.


The accompanying saucer is carved in a scalloped form, also radiating with gold-inlaid floral motifs that complement the decoration on the bowl. The surface retains a smooth polish, allowing the verdant hue of the stone to contrast beautifully with the warm gold and vibrant gemstones.saucer 11.6cm. diameter. bowl and saucer 7.5cm. high (2)