AN ENGRAVED BRASS EWER
DECCAN, CENTRAL INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
Of drop form on a hexagonal base, rising to a tapering ridged neck and flaring mouth, a hinged-lid with dome-shaped finial above, with a curved handle terminating in the form of a 'hamsa' bird, an 'S' shaped spout with lotus terminal, the body decorated with an engraved almond-shape in high relief within a chevron border, a band of lappets in relief above and below, the foot decorated with an engraved band of scrolling floral vine
13 ¼in. (33.5cm.). high
AN ENGRAVED BRASS EWER
DECCAN, CENTRAL INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
Of drop form on a hexagonal base, rising to a tapering ridged neck and flaring mouth, a hinged-lid with dome-shaped finial above, with a curved handle terminating in the form of a 'hamsa' bird, an 'S' shaped spout with lotus terminal, the body decorated with an engraved almond-shape in high relief within a chevron border, a band of lappets in relief above and below, the foot decorated with an engraved band of scrolling floral vine
13 ¼in. (33.5cm.). high