Fine Works of Art: Islamic, Indian, Chinese and Antiquities

Fine Works of Art: Islamic, Indian, Chinese and Antiquities

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Lot 163: An Indian Polished Dark Blue Gemstone Bead, Possibly...

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This auction ended on 01 July 2025.

Start price: £150

Estimated price: £150 - £200

Buyer's Premium: 22%

An Indian Polished Dark Blue Gemstone Bead, Possibly Sapphire.
A freeform, tumbled bead in deep midnight blue with swirling grey-blue inclusions throughout. The surface is glossy and irregular, with visible natural contours and a drilled hole running through the bead for suspension.
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.