细节
A FINE AND RARE MUGHAL RUBY AND EMERALD-INLAID WHITE JADE DOUBLE BOX AND COVER
18TH/19TH CENTURY
The well-hollowed container formed as two conjoined peaches supported on a conforming foot, with ruby and gold wire bands encircling the rims, the domed cover with a bud finial set with a carved emerald cabochon surrounded by a gilt-wire flowerhead inlaid with further rubies, the softly polished, opaque white stone of good, even color--4in. (10.2cm.) long, box
18TH/19TH CENTURY
The well-hollowed container formed as two conjoined peaches supported on a conforming foot, with ruby and gold wire bands encircling the rims, the domed cover with a bud finial set with a carved emerald cabochon surrounded by a gilt-wire flowerhead inlaid with further rubies, the softly polished, opaque white stone of good, even color--4in. (10.2cm.) long, box