A RARE CAST LEAD ALLOY PILGRIM FLASK

PROBABLY DECCAN, CENTRAL INDIA, 16TH/17TH CENTURY

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A RARE CAST LEAD ALLOY PILGRIM FLASK
PROBABLY DECCAN, CENTRAL INDIA, 16TH/17TH CENTURY
Of typical crescent shape with scrolling volute terminals and long slightly flared neck, on faceted foot, with a pair of attachment rings at the base of the neck and lappet with droping lobbed medallions, with applied brass bands highlighting the edges, with engraved floral decoration around the mouth, the edges and the medallions
10 1/8in. (25.5cm.) high

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A number of comparable flasks can be found in Mark Zebrowski (Gold, Silver and Bronze from Mughal India, London, 1997, pp.202-3, nos. 301 and 308-315). The design, Zebrowski writes, evolved in order to carry water and wine on journey or into battle and the shape related to the pilgrim flask of medieval Europe and was, as originally suggested, probably derived from the leather containers often depicted in Mughal and Persian painting. R.H.Pinder-Wilson and Tregear, M. "Two Drinking Flasks from Asia", Oriental Art, Vol. XVI, no. 4, winter 1970.