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Mughal Brass Ewer
Northern India
18th century
height: 27 cm
This brass ewer is lightly chased all over with floral and leaf motifs. The hinged lid, which terminated with a flower bud finial, is attached via a rounded flange.
The body is cast with central tear-drop cartouches to either side. These are also etched with floral motifs. The handle terminates with a stylised lotus bud. The
spout is long and similarly engraved.
The ewer stands on four flared feet.
References: A ewer of similar form is shown in Zebrowski, M., Gold, Silver & Bronze from Mughal India, Alexandria Press, 1997, p. 165.
Inventory no.: 100
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Mughal Brass Ewer
Northern India
18th century
height: 27 cm
This brass ewer is lightly chased all over with floral and leaf motifs. The hinged lid, which terminated with a flower bud finial, is attached via a rounded flange.
The body is cast with central tear-drop cartouches to either side. These are also etched with floral motifs. The handle terminates with a stylised lotus bud. The
spout is long and similarly engraved.
The ewer stands on four flared feet.
References: A ewer of similar form is shown in Zebrowski, M., Gold, Silver & Bronze from Mughal India, Alexandria Press, 1997, p. 165.
Inventory no.: 100
This Item is available - Ask about this item
(To see the Gallery's complete collection of Islamic and Indian ewers, click HERE.)
