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19th Century Carved White Jade Stone Powder Flask, Mughal
H & H Gallery
for sale €16,965     $18,415
£14,500
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19th Century Carved White Jade Stone Powder Flask, Mughal

19th century
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Description

Exquisite carved white jade powder flask as a caribou-like form with red rubies eyes, body carved in shell design and decorated with red rubies and green emeralds bands, ends in the form of a parrot with red rubies eyes.

Condition: Very Good

Dimensions: H: 5cm, W: 17cm, D: 3cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

H & H Gallery has dated this Mughal Jade Powder Flask to the 19th Century.

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SA862644
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H1272
Description
Exquisite carved white jade powder flask as a caribou-like form with red rubies eyes, body carved in shell design and decorated with red rubies and green emeralds bands, ends in the form of a parrot with red rubies eyes.

Condition: Very Good

Dimensions: H: 5cm, W: 17cm, D: 3cm

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

H & H Gallery has dated this Mughal Jade Powder Flask to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA862644
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H1272
H & H Gallery
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Archive I A 19th-century Mughal carved white jade powder flask shaped like a curved animal, inlaid with red and green gemstones and attached to a silver chain.

19th Century Carved White Jade Stone Powder Flask, Mughal

Archive II A 19th-century Mughal carved white jade powder flask shaped like a curved animal, inlaid with red and green gemstones and attached to a silver chain. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Mughal carved white jade powder flask shaped like a curved animal, inlaid with red and green gemstones and attached to a silver chain. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Mughal carved white jade powder flask shaped like a curved animal, inlaid with red and green gemstones and attached to a silver chain. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Mughal carved white jade powder flask shaped like a curved animal, inlaid with red and green gemstones and attached to a silver chain. View V
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London
NW10 6QD
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A 19th-century Mughal carved white jade powder flask shaped like a curved animal, inlaid with red and green gemstones and attached to a silver chain.
19th Century Carved White Jade Stone Powder Flask, Mughal
Ref: SA862644
A 19th-century Mughal carved white jade powder flask shaped like a curved animal, inlaid with red and green gemstones and attached to a silver chain.
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A Mughal jade powder flask is a ornamental container crafted during or inspired by the Mughal Empire in India, used to hold gunpowder for firearms. Often shaped in zoomorphic or curved horn forms, these flasks served as status symbols for nobility rather than purely utilitarian military equipment.

These flasks were typically carved from hardstones such as white or green nephrite jade, ivory, or mother-of-pearl. They were frequently embellished with precious gemstones like rubies, emeralds, and spinels set in gold using the traditional Indian kundan inlay technique.

Authenticity is verified by evaluating tactile surface wear, hand-carving marks, and the quality of the stone polish. Historical pieces display intricate low-relief carving, precise gem-setting methods, and appropriate patination on metal mounts or hanging chains.

A carved jade flask functions as an intriguing curio when displayed inside a glass cabinet, on a dark wooden bookshelf, or mounted in a bespoke shadow box. Placing it near ambient lighting highlights the natural translucency and detailed carving of the stone.

Dust gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a micro-soft brush around delicate gemstone settings. Avoid chemical cleaners, ultrasonic baths, and extreme temperature fluctuations, which can loosen inlaid stones or damage metal attachments.
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