Lot Essay
Although the precise function of this piece is uncertain, the two flat edges seem to indicate that it was used as a catch of some sort.
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CENTRAL INDIA, 16TH/17TH CENTURY
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A DECCANI CAST, ENGRAVED AND SILVER-OVERLAID IRON CATCH
CENTRAL INDIA, 16TH/17TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form with stylised lion's head finial, its mouth open revealing ram's head inside, hinge composed of two stylised horse- heads, a panel of silver inlay arabesque decoration underneath, two sides with engraved nasta'liq inscriptions with names of Shi'a Imams, top with central ridge with engraved floral spray design, rubbed
5 3/8in. (14.2cm.) long
CENTRAL INDIA, 16TH/17TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form with stylised lion's head finial, its mouth open revealing ram's head inside, hinge composed of two stylised horse- heads, a panel of silver inlay arabesque decoration underneath, two sides with engraved nasta'liq inscriptions with names of Shi'a Imams, top with central ridge with engraved floral spray design, rubbed
5 3/8in. (14.2cm.) long
Literature
Mark Zebrowski, Gold, Silver & Bronze From Mughal India, London, 1997, pl. 116, p. 105
The Indian Heritage. Court Life and Arts under Mughal Rule exhibition catalogue, London, 1982, pl.494, p.148
The Indian Heritage. Court Life and Arts under Mughal Rule exhibition catalogue, London, 1982, pl.494, p.148
Exhibited
London, The Victoria and Albert Museum, The Indian Heritage. Court Life and Arts under Mughal Rule, 21 April - 22 August 1982
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
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