A SILVER AND ENAMELLED HUQQA BASE
LUCKNOW, INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
A SILVER AND ENAMELLED HUQQA BASE LUCKNOW, INDIA, 18TH CENTURY Of elongated drop shape rising from a short tapering foot to a slightly flaring neck, a thin raised ring under the neck, the polychrome enamelled decoration consisting of three panels divided by cypresses, each with lively and finely engraved scenes showing peacocks, cranes and birds of prey, a decorated ring above and below with flowing water, fish and ducks, the neck with similar scenes, an engraved inscription under the foot giving the name of a probable owner Sirkar Rafiq al-Dawla Bahadur , losses of enamel 7¼in. (18.2cm.) high
A SILVER AND ENAMELLED HUQQA BASE
LUCKNOW, INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
A SILVER AND ENAMELLED HUQQA BASE LUCKNOW, INDIA, 18TH CENTURY Of elongated drop shape rising from a short tapering foot to a slightly flaring neck, a thin raised ring under the neck, the polychrome enamelled decoration consisting of three panels divided by cypresses, each with lively and finely engraved scenes showing peacocks, cranes and birds of prey, a decorated ring above and below with flowing water, fish and ducks, the neck with similar scenes, an engraved inscription under the foot giving the name of a probable owner Sirkar Rafiq al-Dawla Bahadur , losses of enamel 7¼in. (18.2cm.) high
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