Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels

Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels

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Formerly in the Al Thani Collection

Unmounted carved emerald bead, second half of the 17th century

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Auction Closed

May 14, 05:29 PM GMT

Estimate

140,000 - 230,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

The Mughal Indian, drop-shaped, carved emerald bead weighing 92.16 carats.


Accompanied by AGL report no. 1100306, dated 8 April 2019, stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with a minor to moderate amount of oil in fissures.

Lot 221, Maharajas and Mughal Magnificence, New York 19 June 2019.

Bejewelled Treasures: The Al Thani Collection, Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2015-2016, item 13, pg. 51 in the catalogue.

Jewels of the Mughal Emperors and Maharajas: Treasures from The Al Thani Collection, The Miho Museum, Koka, 2016, item 34, pg. 172 in the catalogue.

From the Great Mughals to the Maharajas: Jewels from The Al Thani Collection, Grand Palais, Paris, 2017, item 23, pg. 46 in the catalogue.

Treasures of the Mughals and the Maharajas: The Al Thani Collection, The Doge's Palace, Venice, 2017-2018, item 14, pg. 61 in the catalogue.

Treasures from The Al Thani Collection: Gems and Jewels of India and Masterpieces from a Royal Collection, The Palace Museum, Beijing, 2018, item 15, pg. 73 in the catalogue.