OBJECTS OF ART
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A Mughal Gem-Set Gold-Mounted Jade Mirror
Oval, the top with a carved knop in the form of a bud, the base with short handle in the form of a three leaf acanthus stem, the back carved in relief with a central medallion containing a flowering plant, within a band of flowering vine, the terminal set with a cabochon ruby, the front with bevelled mirror glass, within a gold band set with rubies and emeralds, the outer edge carved with a chevron design.
Provenance: Formerly in a Danish Royal Collection.
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A Mughal Gem-Set Jade Horse-Head Dagger (Khanjar)
The finely carved details on the horse's head demonstrate the naturalistic realism sought by Mughal craftsmen. The interest in the natural world was shared by many generations of Mughal emperors, starting with the founder of the dynasty, Babur
(r. 1526-30), and cultivated by Jahangir (r.1605-27) and Shah Jahan (r. 1628-58).Provenance: The Khosrovani Diba Collection
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A GEMSET JADE-HILTED DAGGER MUGHAL INDIA
The slightly recurved watered-steel double-edged blade damascened with gold foliage on one side at the forte, the pale green jade hilt with swelling grip, and pronounced pommel, knuckle-guard with pierced and carved leaf and bud-shaped finial, inlaid overall with engraved gold flowers set with emerald and ruby leaves, the flower heads formed from pavé set emeralds and rubies and the grip with two gold bands set with rubies.
Provenance : The Collection Of Dr. Herbert Kayden And Dr. Gabrielle Reem
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A Rare Mughal Carved Jade Powder Horn
The jade body carved as an ibex with brass and enamelled mounts designed as a leopard in an attack position with two hinged hooks.
Provenance : Ex-collection Daniel Pasgrimaud, Paris.
