Null A CAST BRASS LOTUS-SHAPED LIME PASTE CONTAINER AN EYE FOR DETAIL: PROPERTY …

Description

A CAST BRASS LOTUS-SHAPED LIME PASTE CONTAINER AN EYE FOR DETAIL: PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE ESTATE IN NORTHERN LONDON Possibly Karnataka, Southern India, late 17th - 18th century Cast in two parts of equal size in the shape of lotus flowers with several rows of superimposed rounded petals, each one incised with lines and prick points to add texture and naturalism, with two pairs of peacocks regardant by the hinge, 9cm diam. and 10.4cm high.

12

A CAST BRASS LOTUS-SHAPED LIME PASTE CONTAINER AN EYE FOR DETAIL: PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE ESTATE IN NORTHERN LONDON Possibly Karnataka, Southern India, late 17th - 18th century Cast in two parts of equal size in the shape of lotus flowers with several rows of superimposed rounded petals, each one incised with lines and prick points to add texture and naturalism, with two pairs of peacocks regardant by the hinge, 9cm diam. and 10.4cm high.

Auction is over for this lot. See the results

You may also like

A Tibetan brass gau (traveling cabinet), 20th century Brass. In the shape of a lotus leaf. Colored symbols of good luck in relief on the front. Inside a statuette of a Tibetan deity, framed by stones. Height 13.5 cm. Condition: II +

Estim. 150 - 250 GBP

A PAIR OF MID 18TH CENTURY SEAMED CAST BRASS CANDLESTICKS

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

A 19TH CENTURY SPECIMEN MARBLE TOPPED CAST BRASS TABLE

Estim. 252 - 280 GBP

Betel nut collection, India/Nepal, c. 1900, ,-figural betel nut cutter, probably India, brass, steel blade (rusty), flat hinged form in the shape of a graceful dancer, with flowers and tendrils in relief, h: 24 cm. -lime jar, so-called "Chuna-Dani" or "Kullataya", probably India, bronze, hinged globular form, hemispherical cover inside for storing the lime, with lime residues, spatula missing, d: 5 cm. -Lime jar, probably Tibet/Nepal, brass, richly ornamentally and vegetally engraved, partly in relief, central medallion with elephant depiction on both sides, hinged on both sides (1x with hinged mechanism), spatula attached to link chain, remains of lime inside, beautiful patina of age, signs of use, d: 15 cm. Such ritual containers were used to store slaked lime for mixing with betel nuts. Limit 252,-

Online payments are secured by Ingenico and encrypted transactions.

Each lot has been authenticated and appraised by an Auction House.

Consult our FAQ or contact us

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.

More about Drouot

Drouot certified auction houses

Contacts

HÔTEL DROUOT

9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris, France

+33 (0)1 48 00 20 00

[email protected]

DROUOT.com

[email protected]