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LOT 2187

Indian Rock Crystal Dagger Handle with Rubies

LATE 20TH CENTURY A.D.

5 in. (227 grams, 12.7 cm).

The polished rock crystal upper body with pink ruby and green glass floral inlays, band of ruby inlays encircling the neck, polished 'fishtail' lapis lazuli lower body embellished with foliage and flower heads in pink rubies and green glass. [No Reserve]

Provenance

London collection since the 1980s.
Property of a Canadian family.

CONDITION

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LOT 2187

Indian Rock Crystal Dagger Handle with Rubies

Sold for (Inc. bp): £449

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