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LOT 2114
Hindu Brass Ewer
INDIA, 20TH CENTURY A.D.
12 3/4 in. (1.09 kg, 32.5 cm high).
Engraved with figural scenes, animals, floral and foliate motifs, raised roundels with floral motifs inlaid with garnets, floral and foliate openwork lid, thumbpad modelled as a peacock in the round, handle as a stylised sinuous beast with a head at the top and foot, u-section spout.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market, 2000s.
Property of a Suffolk gentleman.
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Indian Framed Dalail Khayrat Manuscripts
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Opening Bid: £100
Both framed and glazed with information cards to the reverses: a Northern Indian Mughal Qur'an leaf dated 1780 A.D., with prayers copied from Mulla Fathullah's Tafsir commentary in Naskh script, interlinear Persian translation throughout in red Nasta'liq in the margins, together with illuminated devices, with gold embellishment; an illuminated manuscript from a Dala'il prayer book, written in Naskh script framed by golden clouds, central borders of meandering vines; each with explanatory label to reverse of frame. 1 kg total, 28.7 x 23.5 cm each
Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990. -
Indian Bronze Hanging Animal Diorama
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Property of a South West London gentleman. -
Northern Indian Water Colour Painting of a Pilgrim
Circa 1840 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Showing a travelling pilgrim blowing a horn, dressed in an animal skin cape and short tunic, carrying two ceremonial daggers, wearing copious jewellery; accompanied by a small goat wearing a bell collar; a panel of inscriptions above. 11 grams, 24.5 cm
Acquired from the UK art market. Private Scottish collection.
