£150 - £200
An Indian Bronze Ewer (Aftaba) - An Indian bronze ewer (aftaba). The vessel features a fluted, bulbous body, a slender neck supporting a domed lid with a small finial, and a twisted spout capped with a bird finial, mirrored by another small bird integrated into the S-curved handle. A patterned band decorates the collar of the neck.
H: Approximately 24.5cm
Significant wear, chipping, and abrasion to the original red and gilt finish, exposing the darker underlying metal. Consistent with considerable age and use. No major structural damage observed.
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