A large brass pilgrim flask, probably Deccan, Central India, 17th/18th century, of typical crescent shape with scrolling volute terminals, long slightly flared neck, domed lid, and slightly curved spout, on raised faceted foot, with a pair of attachment rings at the base of the neck and lappet with drooping lobed medallions, 39cm. high A number of comparable flasks can be found in Mark Zebrowski, Gold, Silver and Bronze from Mughal India, London 1997, pp.202-3, nos. 301 and 308-315. The design,
A large brass pilgrim flask, probably Deccan, Central India, 17th/18th century, of typical crescent shape with scrolling volute terminals, long slightly flared neck, domed lid, and slightly curved spout, on raised faceted foot, with a pair of attachment rings at the base of the neck and lappet with drooping lobed medallions, 39cm. high A number of comparable flasks can be found in Mark Zebrowski, Gold, Silver and Bronze from Mughal India, London 1997, pp.202-3, nos. 301 and 308-315. The design,
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