Islamic Art and Fine Objects

A GOLD INLAID KOFTGARI THIMBLE, INDO PERSIAN, 19TH CENTURY

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Start price: £280

Estimated price: £300 - £600

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Description

This cylindrical object, possibly of Indo-Persian origin, is constructed of dark, patinated steel with elaborate gold-damascened decoration in the koftgari style. The exterior is ornamented with gold-inlaid floral and foliate scrolls. A radiating foliate motif is centered on the slightly domed top, enclosed within a gold border. The item is hollow with an open base.

H: 2.5cm