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A Makara Kanti, Tamil Nadu, India, circa 1900
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold and gemstones
composed of linked stylised bird-form elements leading towards a central openwork plaque formed of stylised addorsed peacocks amidst floral elements, with a pendant comprising foliate tendrils around a central rosette, set with foil-backed rock crystals and gemstones, incised details to design of central pendant to reverse
Condition
In good overall condition, the gold with some discoloration, the stones composed of foil backed rock crystals, some with minor oxidisation to foil backing, bright and colourful, as viewed.
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"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This necklace derives its name from its resemblance to the tail of the mythical 'makara', or part aquatic/part terrestrial animal important in Hindu mythology. The present example is also dominated by the symbol of the peacock, a popular topos in Indian jewellery production, used on the main pendant and abstracted to form the necklace's chain.
An almost identical example is published in U.R.B. Krishnan and M.S.Kumar, Dance of the Peacock: Jewellery Traditions of India, India Book House Ltd., 2001, pp.88-9, figs.121a and b.
An almost identical example is published in U.R.B. Krishnan and M.S.Kumar, Dance of the Peacock: Jewellery Traditions of India, India Book House Ltd., 2001, pp.88-9, figs.121a and b.