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Unknown —  A Gem-Set Gold Flask, India, early 18th Century
Unknown

A Gem-Set Gold Flask, India, early 18th Century

A decorative gold flask from early 18th century India, embellished with precious gem settings. This functional object exemplifies the refined metalwork and luxury craftsmanship of Mughal-period decorative arts.

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Splendour: The Philippe Missillier Collection of Islamic & Indian Arms and Armour

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $30,000$50,000

Lot 46

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Unknown, A Gem-Set Gold Flask, India, early 18th Century

A decorative gold flask from early 18th century India, embellished with precious gem settings. This functional object exemplifies the refined metalwork and luxury craftsmanship of Mughal-period decorative arts.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Gold Flask, Gold, Indian Craftsmanship, Precious Metals, Luxury Object, Gem-Set, Gemstones, Metalwork, Decorative Arts, Mughal, Flask, 18th Century, India, Gems

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art