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Small Flask

early 19th century

The Khalili Collections

The Khalili Collections

The domed lid has a finial with an uncut diamond in its natural form, an octahedron, which continues an immemorial tradition in the sub-continent going back at least to the 1st century BC and which was likewise adopted by the Mughals for their court jewellery.

Details

  • Title: Small Flask
  • Date Created: early 19th century
  • Location Created: Jaipur, India
  • Type: ARTIFACT
  • Medium: gold, cast, enamelled and set with diamonds

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