ANTIQUE 19thC INDIAN CUTCH SOLID SILVER SNAKE EWER WINE JUG c.1880
19th Century Indian Colonial silver ewer, inverted baluster body resting on a circular foot, applied with a scrolled cobra handle and hinged lid. The piece is profusely and beautifully chased in typically Cutch style depicting hunting dogs chasing wild boar and antelopes amongst scrolling leaves, flowers and large acanthus leaves, the front with a vacant shield cartouche.
Reference Number: A6317
DESCRIPTION
Antique late-19th Century Indian Colonial solid silver ewer, inverted baluster body resting on a circular foot, applied with a scrolled cobra handle and hinged lid. The piece is profusely and beautifully chased in typically Cutch style depicting hunting dogs chasing wild boar and antelopes amongst scrolling leaves, flowers and large acanthus leaves, the front with a vacant shield cartouche. Although not signed the ewer features a beautiful size and craftsmanship, it dates to the 1880's, tested 900+ high grade silver.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 35cm
Width: 17 x 13cm
Weight: 1005g
