DECCANI PEACOCK BRASS HOOKAH – BASED CENTRAL INDIA

PERIOD:
16th Century
ORIGIN:
Deccan India
DIMENTIONS:
Approx. 17 cm x L 16 1/2 cm x W 8 cm
DESCRIPTION:
Rising from four footing the platform through stylised body with openwork tail feathers to slightly tapering conical neck with flared mouth, the spout formed as the bird’s neck and with bird head terminal, side with noticeable wing decorated with carved sequins dag pattern with geometric and scrolling vegetal border and central palmette, openwork tail feathers formed of small palmettes.
Condition Reports:
No damages with an attractive aged patina, including minor blemishes and imperfections.
PROVENANCE:
Victoria, Shoulder Bone, Southport, United Kingdom
CERTIFICATE:
Comes with a certificate from the Art Loss Register