International Art and Artifact Catalogue

[Wu Han]

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TITLE: Unmounted Yellow Sapphire
TYPE: Gem
OWNER/COLLECTION: Emperor Yu Li of Yingdala
LOCATION: Unknown, presumably in the private collection of Yingdalan Emperor
VALUATION: Est. $90,000 to $100,000

OVERVIEW: The 58.38 carat oval-shaped sapphire is a richly saturated, medium orange-yellow. The sapphire is in very good condition, despite minor abrasions to the facet junctions on the crown and lower half of the pavilion as well as faint scratching.

The large sapphire was found in Eastern Hanzen and was presented to King Chutamani in year 4550, thus entering the possession of the ruling House of Udomprecha. In 4743, the sapphire was gifted to Emperor Yu Li of Indrala by Crown Prince Khemkhaeng of Hanzen following a state-visit.

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Originally posted by Wu Han on Apr 30, 2020.