Four gold and polychrome enamelled parrots perched on a branch, North India, 19th century

the four parrots with translucent emerald green bodies and red heads on a chased feather-like ground, with long tails, yellow beaks, gem-set eyes and details on the wings, each perched on a branch from a stylised tree emanating from a domed base decorated with floral enamel vines

In good overall condition, the enamel bright, some of the stones possibly later replacements, very minor sections of enamel missing, as viewed.
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