22K Indian Gold and Enamel Mango Shaped Pendant

$12,000.00
  • A 22K Indian Gold and Enamel Mango Shaped Pendant, Jaipur, 19th Century.
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  • Finley enameled with green, red, and blue enamel throughout, decorated with flowers on lavender ground. With hinged lid for opening. A unique piece.
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  • This pendant may have originally been intended to be used as a 'chunamdan', a lime-box, one of the key ingredients in the making of pan. It is close in style to a similar pendant in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, inv. no. 32557.
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    Provenance:

    The Property of the Marquess of Lothian

    Possibly acquired by Lord Ralph Drury Kerr (1837–1916) who had a successful military career in India between 1891 and 1896. Lord Ralph Kerr was the father of Lord Philip Kerr who became the 11th Marquess of Lothian (1882-1940).

    Literature:

    Newbattle Abbey, Midlothian, Inventory, 1901, p.142, Gold & Silver Trinkets, Watches, Medals & Co. In Chapel Crypt, 'Indian earring with pearl-string pendant, enamelled and 'jewelled' '.

    2" high x 1" wide

    Very good condition overall, missing small areas of green and red enamel on the flowers and leaves, as shows in photos.

    Period: 19th Century
    Origin:India
    Movement & Style:Old Masters
    Width: (25.4 mm)
    Height:2 in (50.8 mm)
    Date of Manufacture: 19th Century
    Metal: Gold,Enamel