A silver gilt pendant with inlaid hardstones
Nepal, 18th century
Composed of a leaf-shaped pendant hanging from a circular piece, each centred by a Kirttimukha mask with lapis and turquoise arms, surrounded by various hardstones and beaded rims, the verso of the pendant with delicate filigree work
5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) long
Details
- Title : A silver gilt pendant with inlaid hardstones
- Classification : Cultural Objects
- Medium : silver gilt with inlaid hard-stones
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 18th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 1398
- Pre-Lot Text : Property from the Paul F. Walter Collection
- Price realised : USD 2,500
- Estimate : USD 2,000 - USD 3,000
- Provenance : Spink and Son, Ltd., London, 1985