Sword hilt — 1680-1720

Sword hilt, fashioned in two main parts and to a very high standard from white nephrite jade, set with 6 diamonds, 58 emeralds and 159 (from an original 161) rubies in gold (1 ruby is missing and another is unidentifiable) combined with fine, gold wire inlay. There is evidence of minor damage with fairly modern repairs. The decorative design is typically Mughal in the setting and treatment of the stones.