A gem-set rock crystal Covered Bowl and Dish, India, 19th Century

A gem-set rock crystal Covered Bowl and Dish, India, 19th Century. Photo: Bonhams.

of hemispherical form on short circular foot with everted rim, the separate domed lid with bud shaped finial, with shallow circular tray, each decorated with scrolling gold tendrils with flowerheads set with rubies and emeralds and repetitive emerald set leaf motifs, within gold borders ; the covered bowl 6.6 cm. diam.; the dish 11.3 cm. diam.(3). Estimate£4,000 - 6,000 (€4,800 - 7,200)

Bonhams. ISLAMIC AND INDIAN ART, London, New Bond Street, 8 Apr 2014 - www.bonhams.com