Lot 62
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A FINE SILVER AND BRASS-INLAID BIDRI HUQQA BASE
A FINE SILVER AND BRASS-INLAID BIDRI HUQQA BASE
A FINE SILVER AND BRASS-INLAID BIDRI HUQQA BASE
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A FINE SILVER AND BRASS-INLAID BIDRI HUQQA BASE

BIDAR, DECCAN, INDIA, LATE 17TH CENTURY

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A FINE SILVER AND BRASS-INLAID BIDRI HUQQA BASE
BIDAR, DECCAN, INDIA, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Of spherical form rising to a slightly flaring tubular neck with two flanges, the decoration with staggered rows of lotus blossoms, bands of stylised petals and floral scrolls above and below, the base missing, on wooden stand
6¾in. (17.2cm.) high

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Lot Essay

A bidri tray of comparable date with similar components, but more developed and sophisticated floral design is in the Los Angeles County Museum (inv.no. M.89.19). For another comparable example see Mark Zebrowski, Gold, Silver & Bronze from Mughal India, 1997, pl.508, p.305.

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