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Mughal Brass Ewer
Northern India
18th century
height: 27 cm
This lidded ewer in bright yellow brass is lightly chased all over with floral motifs. The body is cast with raised leaf-like borders and raised central tear-drop
cartouches to either side. These are also chased with floral motifs. The handle commences with a lion-like head and terminates with a stylised lotus bud. The
spout is long and similarly engraved; the hinged lid terminating with a bud-like finial. 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.: 93
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Mughal Brass Ewer
Northern India
18th century
height: 27 cm
This lidded ewer in bright yellow brass is lightly chased all over with floral motifs. The body is cast with raised leaf-like borders and raised central tear-drop
cartouches to either side. These are also chased with floral motifs. The handle commences with a lion-like head and terminates with a stylised lotus bud. The
spout is long and similarly engraved; the hinged lid terminating with a bud-like finial. 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.: 93
This Item is available - Ask about this item
(To see the Gallery's complete collection of Islamic and Indian ewers, click HERE.)
