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A LARGE INDIAN MUGHAL CARVED STONE LION SHAPED WATER SPOUT, 17TH-18TH CENTURY

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Start price: £750

Estimated price: £800 - £1,200

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Description

A carved stone water spout in the form of a lion, originating from Mughal India, dating to the 17th-18th century. This piece features a lion’s head, its open mouth functioning as the water outlet. The body is intricately carved with a repeating scalloped and foliate pattern, framed by a zigzag motif along the top edge.

Dimensions: 24x12cm