Art
Could this be the most valuable piece of Indian Art in the world? Made from Gold Silk, Emeralds, Rubies and Pearls!
Five years of handwork. An estimated 5,000–7,000 carats of gemstones. Emerald cabochons of extraordinary size. As The Vase by Sheikh Shams Uddin approaches a proposed auction with an anticipated reserve of at least US$5 million, this remarkable creation invites a much bigger question: could it enter the US$20 million league of Indian art?
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