161, Lot: 353. Estimate $350. Sold for $550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

India. Hindu States. Circa 10th century AD. Gold Appliqué. 25mm diameter, 0.72 g. Very delicate openwork repoussé roundel, of the goddess Lakshmi seated within an arbor. High relief, very fine engraved and punched details. Good condition.

Early Indian jewelry is rarely encountered, and dating and attribution can be quite subjective. The material offered here comes from an experienced collector, who can vouch for the ID’s.