Ending 7th Jan, 2025 12:00
The Christmas Collection, an Online Time Auction
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A KASHMIRI GILT AND LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ POSY VASE WITH DRAGON HANDLES
Possibly Srinagar, Kashmir, Northern India, ca. 1870 - 1890
A KASHMIRI GILT AND LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ POSY VASE WITH DRAGON HANDLES
Possibly Srinagar, Kashmir, Northern India, ca. 1870 - 1890
Of baluster-like shape, resting on a flat circular dark blue-painted base, the body painted in vibrant polychromes and gold, the exterior decorated with eight panels alternating spotted demonic and righteous human rulers, all shown seated on typical Indian low thrones resting their backs against large oval bolsters, the div rulers often portrayed with fellow demons and wild animals like snakes, bears, and tigers, the human rulers shown being pampered and entertained by their attendants as well as winged angels, the overall composition set against a dense floral background and depicting an amusing allegory of dichotomy of Evil and Good, the base, neck and interior of the rim decorated with polychrome fretwork bands with cusped arches typical of Kashmiri decorative arts, the pair of side handles designed in the shape of dragons with spiky crests, gilt and polychrome-painted with profuse floral meanders.
8.5cm dia. and 24cm high
Estimated at £350 - £400
A KASHMIRI GILT AND LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ POSY VASE WITH DRAGON HANDLES
Possibly Srinagar, Kashmir, Northern India, ca. 1870 - 1890
Of baluster-like shape, resting on a flat circular dark blue-painted base, the body painted in vibrant polychromes and gold, the exterior decorated with eight panels alternating spotted demonic and righteous human rulers, all shown seated on typical Indian low thrones resting their backs against large oval bolsters, the div rulers often portrayed with fellow demons and wild animals like snakes, bears, and tigers, the human rulers shown being pampered and entertained by their attendants as well as winged angels, the overall composition set against a dense floral background and depicting an amusing allegory of dichotomy of Evil and Good, the base, neck and interior of the rim decorated with polychrome fretwork bands with cusped arches typical of Kashmiri decorative arts, the pair of side handles designed in the shape of dragons with spiky crests, gilt and polychrome-painted with profuse floral meanders.
8.5cm dia. and 24cm high
Auction: The Christmas Collection, an Online Time Auction, ending 7th Jan, 2025
The first Online Only sale of Azca Auctions has landed.
We will accompany you through the Christmas holidays with some extravagant, quirky, and sparkly lots. The auction is entirely online, and bidding begins on the 11th December and closes on the 7th January 2025.
Collections are taking place from 188 R Hammersmith road, W6 7DJ once the sale closes.
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Have a merry bidding!
