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View full screenPendant of gold inlaid with rubies and emeralds, beneath the central rock crystal a depiction of the Hindu goddess Devi, preceded by Hanuman, formerly in the possession of Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838-1893): Northern India, probably Rajasthan, 1800 - 1850
A.1911.471
Rajasthan, India, South Asia
India, South Asia
First half 19th century
Gold with rubies and emeralds set around a miniature painting, under crystal; the back a gold box with hinged lid
Depicted: Hanuman
Depicted: Devi
Previous owner: Singh, Duleep, Maharaja, 1838 - 1893
Singh, Victor Duleep, Prince, 1866 - 1918
Auctioneer: Christie, Manson & Woods
Auctioneer: Spink & Son Ltd
Previous owner: Lindsay Carnegie, Donald, Major, 1840 - 1911
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