25th Nov, 2023 12:00
Islamic, Indian and Asian Art
170
Afghan Silver Torque Necklace
Afghanistan, Nuristan, late 19th century.
thick spiral twisted silver wire ending in an even, round, cast and partly engraved projections with ends resembling flower buds.
Weight: 320 g.
D. 20 cm
Part of Javitri Shah Collection
Sold for €91
Afghanistan, Nuristan, late 19th century.
thick spiral twisted silver wire ending in an even, round, cast and partly engraved projections with ends resembling flower buds.
Weight: 320 g.
D. 20 cm
Part of Javitri Shah Collection
Auction: Islamic, Indian and Asian Art, 25th Nov, 2023
Our upcoming sale of Islamic, Indian & Southeast Asian Art will present an array of objects created over the course of 20 centuries in the middle east, Asia, the Himalayas, and India. Included in the auction are sculptures in bronze and stone, such as an impressive 10th-century sandstone head of Shiva from Uttar Pradesh, India, gilt bronze Buddhas, Indian furniture, miniature paintings and jewellery.
