Fly-whisk handle

Description

Fly-whisk holder of pale green nephrite, carved with flowers and inlaid with gold, rubies and an emerald: India, c. 1750 - 1800

Museum reference

A.1875.29.11

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Fly-whisk handle

Production information

India, South Asia

Date

Second half 18th century

Style / Culture

Mughal

Materials

Jade, Gold, Ruby, Emerald

Associations

Guthrie Collection

Exhibitions

• Indian Encounters (14 Nov 2014 - 01 Mar 2015)
  National Museum of Scotland