Lot Essay
For a brief note on the rare decoration seen on this flywhisk handle and for a similarly decorated dagger and sword hilt in the sale, see lots 80 and 81.
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NORTH INDIA, HILT PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY
Details
A SERPENTINE AND ROCK-CRYSTAL FLYWHISK HANDLE
NORTH INDIA, HILT PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY
Of typical form, set with a diaper pattern of foiled rock-crystal lozenges, rubies at finial and collar
7 1/8 ins. (18 cm.) long
NORTH INDIA, HILT PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY
Of typical form, set with a diaper pattern of foiled rock-crystal lozenges, rubies at finial and collar
7 1/8 ins. (18 cm.) long
Exhibited
Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p.130, no.100
The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p.157, no.103
The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p.181, no.107
de Young Legion of Honor, San Francisco 2018, p. 176, no. 69
The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p.157, no.103
The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p.181, no.107
de Young Legion of Honor, San Francisco 2018, p. 176, no. 69
Special Notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Brought to you by
Rahul Kadakia