A PAIR OF SILVER GILT ROSEWATER SPRINKLERS

INDIA, 19TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF SILVER GILT ROSEWATER SPRINKLERS
INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
Each sprinkler of flattened oval form on spreading trumpet foot, with long tapering neck terminating in bud shaped sprinklers composed of small flowers, the whole of the surface decorated in high relief, the body with paired fish around a lion mask surrounded by peacocks, acanthus leaves above and below, the neck with barley sugar twists decorated with flowers, rubbing to highpoints, one slightly bent
13 7/8in. (35cm.) high (2)

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