An Antique Gold and Enameled Gem-Set Buckle with
An Antique Gold and Enameled Gem-Set Buckle with Miniature Painting
likely 18th century Jaipur, of rectangular form featuring a miniature painting depicting the blue Hindu god Krishna with his love Radha, the frame bezel set with cabochon turquoise, pearl, coral, cat's eye, polki cut diamonds, and foil back stones, surround with gilt and polychrome enamel detailing in a chevron design, reverse with bright red, white, green, and gilt enamel with scrolling vine and foliate motifs, side hooks with bezel set polki cut diamonds accents.
Tests for 14kt gold
3 in. (including end hooks) x 2 1/4 in. 23.8 dwt.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Condition Report: Painting with some surface scratches and fading; some age appropriate minor nicks to enamel and stones visible under magnification; loss to thin wire to one diamond set end hook.
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An Antique Gold and Enameled Gem-Set Buckle with Miniature Painting
likely 18th century Jaipur, of rectangular form featuring a miniature painting depicting the blue Hindu god Krishna with his love Radha, the frame bezel set with cabochon turquoise, pearl, coral, cat's eye, polki cut diamonds, and foil back stones, surround with gilt and polychrome enamel detailing in a chevron design, reverse with bright red, white, green, and gilt enamel with scrolling vine and foliate motifs, side hooks with bezel set polki cut diamonds accents.
Tests for 14kt gold
3 in. (including end hooks) x 2 1/4 in. 23.8 dwt.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Condition Report: Painting with some surface scratches and fading; some age appropriate minor nicks to enamel and stones visible under magnification; loss to thin wire to one diamond set end hook.
