A fine and rare Mughal glass carpet weight, India, 18th/19th Century

of square form with rounded edges and a domed knob finial, with yellow, red, white and light green floral patterns and vestiges of gold leaf 

In general good condition, possible piece missing to top (chip), one chip near base, chip to base of foot, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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This carpet weight, with its green and yellow flecked glass decoration, can be compared with a number of green and greenish blue glass pieces excavated in 1965 in the Baluchipura ward of old Ahmednagar city, located in modern day Maharashtra. These were dated to the sixteenth century, and the subsequent use of the same type of decoration on the present carpet weight, dated to the eighteenth/nineteenth century, attests to the popularity of this ornamental style. For a further study on Indian glass, see: Dikshit, G., A History of Indian Glass, Bombay, 1969.