The Shah of Persia Diamond

17294

From: Persia | India

Curatorial Section: Historic

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Object Title The Shah of Persia Diamond
Object Number 17294
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Persia | India
Manufacture Location Europe
Period 19th Century
Date Made 1850-1894 CE
Section Historic
Materials Glass
Description

Model of The Shah Diamond / Shah of Persia Diamond - 95 carats; original stone is from Andhra Pradesh India.

Most likely one of a set of 15 famous diamond replicas (#17288-17302)

Credit Line Gift of Robert H. Lamborn, 1894
Other Number Receipt 423: 666 - Original Number

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