22nd Apr, 2026 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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TWO SMALL INDIAN WATER JARS (LOTA)
South India, 19th century
TWO SMALL INDIAN WATER JARS (LOTA)
South India, 19th century
Including a small copper lota vase of typical South Indian shape, characterised by a rounded globular body with a neck extending further than the base of the vessel. The exterior is engraved with a bird perched on a flowering branch and with an inscription in Devanagari characters. The other, of solid cast bronze, is undecorated apart from a series of repeated linear bands and a two-syllable engraved inscription in Devanagari characters.
8.5cm x 11.5cm, diameter 8.3cm; 7.2cm x 7.5cm, diameter 4.2cm (2)
Estimated at £100 - £120
TWO SMALL INDIAN WATER JARS (LOTA)
South India, 19th century
Including a small copper lota vase of typical South Indian shape, characterised by a rounded globular body with a neck extending further than the base of the vessel. The exterior is engraved with a bird perched on a flowering branch and with an inscription in Devanagari characters. The other, of solid cast bronze, is undecorated apart from a series of repeated linear bands and a two-syllable engraved inscription in Devanagari characters.
8.5cm x 11.5cm, diameter 8.3cm; 7.2cm x 7.5cm, diameter 4.2cm (2)
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 22nd Apr, 2026
We are excited to present our Islamic and Indian Art Auction.
The sale brings together a remarkable collection of rare textiles, lacquerwear, woodwork, manuscripts and more. Featuring a 13th century bronze Ayyubid candlestick (lot 29), a monumental Indian silver-overlaid wooden footstool (lot 140) and an Ottoman calligraphic silk lampas panel from the inner covering of the Ka’ba (lot 166).
One further unmissable highlight is the beautifully enamelled 18 carat gold pocket watch by Breguet et Fils, produced for the Ottoman market (lot 148). We are delighted also to present further pieces from the collection of Mr Georges Antaki in this auction, which promises something of interest for all collectors interested in Islamic and Indian art.
Sale date(s) & Start time:
22 Apr 2026 12:00 BST
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