ISLAMIC, INDIAN & ANCIENT ART

AN ENGRAVED SILVER INDIAN EWER WITH TURQUOISE INLAY, MUGHAL, 18TH CENTURY

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Start price: £550

Estimated price: £600 - £800

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Description

Of bulbous form on a spreading foot, rising to a tall flaring neck with domed hinged cover, the spout modelled as a bird’s head. The eyes and crown of the spout are set with turquoise cabochons, lending a striking accent to the silver surface. The body is engraved with delicate arabesques and floral motifs within medallions, the lid decorated en suite with petal and rosette borders. 

H: 15.5cm, Weight: 200g