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Ewer Nepal circa 19th century or earlier
Brass.
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31
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Ewer Nepal circa 19th century or earlier
Brass.
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
Ewer
Nepal circa 19th century or earlier
Brass. H. 26 cm
This rare and very beautiful model of ewer, typically from the Kathmandu valley
Kathmandu valley would originally have been used for libations of consecrated beer
or consecrated water. The embossed brass body is decorated with medallion motifs
with auspicious symbols.
The cast spout emerges from the mouth of a superbly treated makara.
makara. The shoulder is decorated with motifs evoking floral garlands.
In many ways, this beautiful ewer is similar to the most famous of them all
most famous of all, the one in the Los Angeles Conty Museum,
inv. M.89.101.3
Provenance :
- Collection of Dr S.P.
See original version (French)
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