Mughal Brass Ewer
Northern India, 18th century
height: 25.5 cm
This lidded ewer in brass is lightly chased all over with floral
and leaf motifs. 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 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.: 94
(To see the Gallery's complete collection of Islamic and Indian
ewers, click HERE.)
Northern India, 18th century
height: 25.5 cm
This lidded ewer in brass is lightly chased all over with floral
and leaf motifs. 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 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.: 94
(To see the Gallery's complete collection of Islamic and Indian
ewers, click HERE.)
