Antique Indian Ewer (aftaba), Cast Brass, Mughal India – 18th Century
Antique Indian Ewer (aftaba), Cast Brass, Mughal India – 18th Century
£1,800.00
Description
The body of the ewer is pear shape and has a hinged domed lid with an architectural finial. The s-shaped handle ends in a stylized lion’s head and shows a central Asian influence.
Chased floral decorative pattern cover the entire surface including the body,lid, handle and spout. Mughal Ewers, or aftabas, originated in Persia and the Middle East. The style arrived in India in the early fourteenth century.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Asian |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Style | Other |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Dimensions | Height: 32 cms, Length: 26 cms |
Product REF: 10041
