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LOT 1651
Large Mughal Carved Limestone Mortar
17TH CENTURY A.D.
20 1/2 in. (94 kg, 52 cm).
A substantial carved white limestone mortar with cylindrical body; the mortar with a flat rim, carved circumferential frieze of organic floral motifs to the neck, panels featuring arches surrounded by floral and foliate designs to the body, also a single section of interlaced lozengiform shapes creating octagons enclosing stylised flower heads; a tapering U-section dressed gouge running from base to rim; deep bowl with rounded base which extends approximately one third of the way down the mortar.
Provenance
Acquired 1980s-early 1990s.
Ex property of a West London businessman.
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