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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.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980s-early 1990s.
Ex property of a West London businessman.
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Large Mughal Carved Limestone Mortar
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
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. 94 kg, 52 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. -
Framed Indian Watercolour Manuscript Leaf
20th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
A manuscript leaf showing a vibrant scene in watercolour composed of a couple with a child seated on a rug by a religious figure, being blessed; their attendant fans them whilst their horses stand behind, set in a landscape, panel of text to one side; set in a reveal within a glazed wooden frame. 795 grams, 37.5 x 29.5 cm
Fine condition, some worm holes.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. -
Framed Indian Watercolour Painting
Late 20th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
A watercolour painting showing lovers embracing in a courtyard, panels of text above and below; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 231 grams, 22.5 x 14 cm
Very fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
