Details
- Dimensions
- 10.5ʺW × 6.5ʺD × 15.5ʺH
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- India
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Copper
- Gold Finish
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Very Good overall. No issues to be noted. Please see photos. All original. Part of the original gilding is still … moreVery Good overall. No issues to be noted. Please see photos. All original. Part of the original gilding is still retained. Displays marvelously! less
- Description
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An outstanding Kashmiri work Ibrik, an Islamic traditional type of water ewer
Lavishly ornamented all over, with traditional geometric designs … more An outstanding Kashmiri work Ibrik, an Islamic traditional type of water ewer
Lavishly ornamented all over, with traditional geometric designs and patterns, all hand chased and tooled
Figural ornaments on the handle (which actually represents a Dragon), lion-form spout and a cobra serpent above the lid finial
Hinged top lid
Remarkable craftsmanship and quality throughout
Made of thick and heavy Mercury gilt copper, a technique known as Tombac (Tombak)
Kashmir region in Northwestern India. Qajar Dynasty, late 18th/early 19th century
Measurements: Approx. 15.5" tall, 10.5" handle to spout, 6.25" body diameter (across)
Weighs about 4 lbs. 10 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. No issues to be noted. Please see photos. All original. Part of the original gilding is still retained. Displays marvelously! less
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