Description
A fabulous zoomorphic powder flask with a Makara head in spinach-green nephrite jade and mother-of-pearl scales, the eyes composed of ruby-colored cabochons set with gold threads. The stopper is carved in the shape of a lotus bud (minor wear to the mother-of-pearl, one scale to be refixed). Indian work Length: 19.5 cm
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A fabulous zoomorphic powder flask with a Makara head in spinach-green nephrite jade and mother-of-pearl scales, the eyes composed of ruby-colored cabochons set with gold threads. The stopper is carved in the shape of a lotus bud (minor wear to the mother-of-pearl, one scale to be refixed). Indian work Length: 19.5 cm