The oval carved agate, with Melusine handles decorated with pear-shaped rubies, natural pearls, single-cut and rose diamonds, circular-cut sapphires and enamel, three small diamonds deficient.

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US; this piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Agate bowl in good condition. One Zoomorphic handle loose, one screw detached but present, the other with enamel loss to underside of one tail. Minor wear consistent with use. Four small diamonds deficient.
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Accompained by CISGEM laboratory report no. 399, stating that some pearls were found to be natural, saltwater.