Beschreibung:

Indian, 20th century. A finely carved ivory watch by Indian Master Craftsman, Malchandji Kheti. Details of the watch include in the chain, a carved profile portrait of the Maharaja Shivaji of Poona, the Maharana Sanga of Chittorgarh, the Maharana Pratap of Udaipur. One side of the watch contains a carving of the Red Fort of Delhi; under it, the Fatch Pur Likri Fort near Agra. On the other side, a miniature carving of theTaj Mahal, under it, the tomb of the Queen Mumtaz Mahal, and finally, beneath the tomb, the tiny carved body of the Queen; lg. of entire piece, 8 in. dia. of watch, 2.5 in. Provenance: Purchased by consignor at Mayur Arts, Udaipur, India, 1986 Condition: International shipping is not available for this item. This item will only be shipped within the United States.