Up for sale is a splendid antique, 18th-19th century, large Mughal Indian heraldic necklace, "Order," finely hand embroidered with gold metallic bullion and threads and adorned with green sequins.

This type of luxurious embroidery embellished with metallic threads is called "zari zardozi" and came to India from Central Asia in the 12th century. The name "zardozi" comes from two Persian words: zar or zarin, which means 'gold,' and dozi which means 'sewing,' and is a heavy and elaborate metal embroidery on a silk, satin, or velvet fabric base.

For centuries, this ornate and sumptuous craft was patronized by the Islamic monarchs of India and flourished in the Mughal Empire.

This beautiful embroidery was once used to enrich the attires of kings and royalty in India. The treasure of Akbar included a wide range of garments embellished with metallic embroidery.

It features exquisitely crafted box weaves with orange accents, is in great condition, and set in a long rectangular shadowbox frame.

The frame has an ornate gold gilded trim and the piece is set over a velour material that shows its age.

It measures 35 1/2 inches by 13 inches wide framed.