Lot 190
- 190
A Mughal diamond and gem-set jade hilt, India, 18th/19th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- jade and semi-precious stones
the light green jade of pistol-grip form with rounded pommel and scroll quillons, decorated with colourful gemstones, including rubies and emeralds, in gold settings designed as flowering stems
Condition
In overall good condition, intact, the gemstones foil-backed, some later replacements, the clear stones are quartz (rather than diamond), some dirt encrustations within settings, underneath with some dirt encrusted, 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.
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."
"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
The shape of this type of jade-hilt, with a curved pommel, first appeared in the second half of the seventeenth century. This dating is also corroborated by the fact that no similar shaped hilts are visible in paintings beforehand (Jaffer 2013, p.187, no.53). This shape, combined with the kundan technique of insetting precious stones was frequently used in the production of rock-crystal and jade hilts. Similar gem-set hilts are now in the Furusiyya Art Foundation (inv. no. R-29), the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inv. no. 36.25.652a, b) and were sold in these Rooms, 16 October 2016, lot 257 and 9 October 2013, lot 245.