A pierced silver-gilt Bezoar-stone holder

A pierced silver-gilt Bezoar-stone holder,

unmarked, probably Indian late 17th / early 18th century,

ovoid form with pronounced band around the middle, the surface decorated with openwork scrolling foliate decoration, and each end with a rosette motif, with silver-gilt liner, diameter 5.8cm, approx. weight 2.4oz.

Provenance:

A Private Collection.