VIDEO ANTIQUE TURQUOISE MOSAIC INLAY TEA POT 3535 CTS GWF 33

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Starts	November 15, 2008 2:45 PM
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Gem Type: RARE ANTIQUE TURQUOISE MOSAIC INLAY TEA POT	Weight (CARATS):3535 CTS
Origin:AFGHANISTAN	SIZE (mm): 21 X 22 X 14 CM
Color:NATURAL	Shape:TEA POT
Clarity:GOOD	Treatments:ANTIQUE
Additional Comments: A PIECE OF ART AND RARE ANTIQUE LARGE TURQUOISE MOSAIC INLAY TEA POT. THIS ETA POT IS A UNIQUE ARTIFACT, DUE TO THE TURQUOISE MOSAID INLAY, IT IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO COVER THE TEA POT WITH MOSAIC SO EVENLY BY HAND. THIS POT IS ESTIMATED 250 YEARS OLD PURCHASED FROM THE AUCTION HELD BY THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT OF PALACE BELONGINGS OF MAHRAJA OF INDIAN STATE RAJWARA, AFTER ANNEXATION AND ABOLISHMENT OF THEUR MAHRAJA STATUS, MANY OF MAHRAJAS BECAME DEFAULTER TO THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT FOR THE NON PAYMENT OF THEUR DUES INCURRED DUE TO THEIR LAVISH SPENDING.

Type 1 Gemstones

The following gemstones are typically inclusion free, even minor inclusions detract from their value.

Diamond, Amethyst, Beryls(Aquamarine,Morganite), Citrine, Smoky Quartz, topaz, Chrysoberyl, Kunzite, Tanzanite, green Tourmaline, and Blue Zircon

IF	Internally flawless under extreme magnification (Very rare)
F	Flawless
VVS	Minute inclusions under 10x; invisible to the unaided eye
VS	Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye
SI1	Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually visible to the unaided eye
SI2	Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually quite visible to the unaided eye
I1	prominent- moderate affect on appearance or durability
I2	prominent - severe affect on appearance or durability
I3	prominent- severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability

Type 2 Gemstones

Gemstones that normally have small inclusions that do not detract from value.

Alexandrite, Andalusite, Iolite, Peridot, Rhodolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Garnet, Amethyst, Red Zircon, Tsavorite; Blue, Orange, Purple, Yellow and Parti-colored Tourmaline

F	Flawless
VVS	Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye
VS	Noticeable inclusions under 10x; often invisible to the unaided eye
SI1	Obvious inclusions under 10x; visible to the unaided eye
SI2	Obvious inclusions under 10x; very apparent to the unaided eye
I1	prominent - moderate affect on appearance or durability
I2	prominent - severe affect on appearance or durability
I3	prominent - severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability