Lot 290: AN INDIAN MUGHAL-STYLE KUNDAN-INLAID WHITE JADE PLAQUE.
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A circular white jade nephrite plaque of lobed form, featuring a rectangular lug at the top. The front face is ornately decorated using the kundan technique, with gold wire inlays forming a central flowering plant flanked by two perching birds. The floral motifs are set with polished pinkish-red gemstones each centred with a clear stone, possibly rock crystal or diamond. The foliage and bird bodies are further accented with almond-shaped clear stone inlays. The entire composition is framed by a delicate gold-inlaid border following the scalloped edge of the plaque. The reverse of the plaque is undecorated, revealing the translucent, milky-white quality of the stone with natural clouded inclusions and minor iron-staining. The presence of the top lug suggests this piece may have been intended as a pendant or an inset for a larger decorative object, such as a box lid or furniture panel.
Approximately 7.7 x 7.2cm
Condition report:
Overall very good condition. The kundan inlay appears largely intact with no significant loss of stones or gold wire visible. The jade ground shows minor surface wear and natural internal fissures consistent with age and material. Some light brownish staining is present on the reverse.
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