An emerald and diamond-set enamelled turban ornament (sarpech), North India, 19th century

gently curved jewel featuring a central hexagonal-cut emerald carved with flowerheads, between two oval carved emeralds, a drop-shape carved emerald above with diamond-set petalled border, two hanging spinels and seed pearls, polychrome floral enamelling to reverse, clasps on either side with metal-thread cord

In general good condition, the emeralds with some inclusions, foil backing, set in gilt-brass mounts, cut diamonds on foil backing, spinels probably later replacements as indicated by hooks used for attaching, the string for attaching also probably a later replacement, some minor wear, reverse brightly enamelled, with some enamel rubbed off, notably to some petals, as viewed.
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