A diamond-set and enamelled gold card case, India, Rajasthan, Jaipur,...

of rectangular form, the exterior surface profusely enamelled in polychrome, and set with diamonds in floral designs on all sides, the lid hinged, the interior plain gold, with velvet-lined wooden insert bearing label, in velvet-lined box
the card case 10 by 6.7cm.; 240.3 grams

Condition Report:
Overall good condition, all stones intact, very minor losses to enamel, minor dents, cracks and scratches to metal surface more visible on the interior, some wear to velvet-lined box, as viewed

Catalogue Note:
A comparable, albeit less profusely decorated, enamelled and gem-set cigarette case sold at Christie's, New York, Maharajas and Mughal Magnificence, 19 June 2019, lot 100.

Provenance:
Christie's Geneva, 12 May 1981, lot 304.