http://collection.shangrilahawaii.org/internal/media/dispatcher/41328/fullGem-Set Enameled Gold Peacock Figurine19th centuryOverall: 2 5/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 7/8 in. (6.7 x 5.2 x 7.3cm)Enameled gold, gemstonesCourtesy of the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art44.45.1a-b1This, elegant gem-set gold bird - enamelled in colorful, primary shades and edged with diamonds - stands proudly with feathered tail on full display. Small figurines featuring whimsical animal scenes -such as charging rams, or trumpeting elephants - were popular themes for such gem-inset minatures in the 19th century in India. Some of them have functions - acting as chess pieces or tiny boxes, for example - but the peacock here seem to have been made simply to be admired.Metalwork5.20000000005.23876047753.96875793756.70000000001.11125222254.76250952507.30000000007.30251460500E-101647394871