Seltenes silbernes Wassergefäß, Indien, 18. Jhdt. - photo 1

Seltenes silbernes Wassergefäß, Indien, 18. Jhdt.

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€ 9 500
Auction dateClassic
06.05.2023 10:00UTC +02:00
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Hermann Historica
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Germany, Grasbrunn / München
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ID 947084
Lot 388 | Seltenes silbernes Wassergefäß, Indien, 18. Jhdt.
Silber. Runder, durchbrochen in Form von Blättern gearbeiteter Fuß mit breit ausgestelltem Rand. Bauchige Wandung, in der Mitte zu öffnen. Innen vier Schalen (mit dem Fuß fünf). Der Hals ist mit reliefierten, stilisierten Lotusblüten verziert. Geschwungener Henkel mit zwei Schwanenköpfen an den Enden. Unterseite und die Innenschalen mit ungedeuteter Punzierung. Ungemarkt. Höhe 25 cm (mit Henkel) bzw. 23 cm (Innengefäß mit Henkel), Gesamtgewicht 1856,6 g. Das Gefäß dient wahrscheinlich als Wasserbehältnis für das Puja-Ritual, ein täglich praktiziertes Ritual, das zu den wichtigsten Bestandteilen des religiösen Alltags im Hinduismus gehört. Ein außergewöhnliches Sammlerstück.
A rare Indian silver water vessel, 18th century
Silver. The round, openwork base in the form of foliage with a broad, flaring rim. Bellied walls, the vessel opening up the middle. Four bowls on the inside (five including the base). The neck embellished with stylised lotus blossoms in relief. Curved handle, terminating in two swan's heads. The underside and the inner bowls stamped with an unknown
mark. Unmarked. Height 25 cm (including handle) and 23 cm (inner receptacle with handle), total weight 1856.6 g. The vessel was probably used as a water container for the puja ritual, a daily devotional homage that is one of the most important parts of the religious routine in Hinduism.
A superb collector's item.
Condition: II
Auction house category:Silver and objets de vertu
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