Cotswold House Antiques

Description

A Fine Antique Wood and Lacquered Surahi or Water Bottle.

Indian / Kashmiri and dating to the mid 19th Century.

This is a lovely and fine quality example, the wooden body of elegant form, with a long flaring neck, complete with the original stopper and bud finial.

This piece displays a wonderful lacquered and polychrome painted finish. The level of detail is exquisite and features scenes from the Shahnama together with a more unusual design of a European or Colonial officer being entertained by a nautch girl and musicians.

Highly decorative and original with a stunning old patina, this is a very worthwhile addition to any Kashmiri themed collection or Indian painted / lacquer ware more generally.

Further detailed photographs are available upon request.


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