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Chased Silver Cane or Parasol Handle
North India
19th century
length: 25.4cm, total weight: 254g
The scenes of lions, dogs, hares and other animals chasing one another that decorate this handle are identical to the scenes employed on a surahi or serving jug in
Terlinden (1987, p. 117). The surahi is attributed to 'northern India and the Mughal capitals' and to the 'early 1740s.' This dating seems ambitious. A 19th century dating
is more likely.
Terlinden comments that the animal motifs are very similar to those found in hunting miniatures from either Rajasthan or the Pahari school.
The handle is in thick, high-grade sheet silver and is heavy for its size.
References: Terlinden, C., Mughal Silver Magnificence 16th-19th centuries, Antalga, 1987.
Inventory no.: 653
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Chased Silver Cane or Parasol Handle
North India
19th century
length: 25.4cm, total weight: 254g
The scenes of lions, dogs, hares and other animals chasing one another that decorate this handle are identical to the scenes employed on a surahi or serving jug in
Terlinden (1987, p. 117). The surahi is attributed to 'northern India and the Mughal capitals' and to the 'early 1740s.' This dating seems ambitious. A 19th century dating
is more likely.
Terlinden comments that the animal motifs are very similar to those found in hunting miniatures from either Rajasthan or the Pahari school.
The handle is in thick, high-grade sheet silver and is heavy for its size.
References: Terlinden, C., Mughal Silver Magnificence 16th-19th centuries, Antalga, 1987.
Inventory no.: 653
This Item is available - Ask about this item
