Fine Works of Art: Islamic, Indian, Chinese and Antiquities

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Lot 103: An Islamic Copper Ewer with Incised Scrollwork, 19th...

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This auction ended on 01 July 2025.

Start price: £460

Estimated price: £700 - £800

Buyer's Premium: 22%

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An Islamic Copper Ewer with Incised Scrollwork, 19th Century.
An Islamic copper ewer featuring a bulbous drop-shaped body with a tall foot and sharply tapering dome-shaped shoulder. The body, spout, and arched handle are intricately adorned with dense foliate scrollwork, incised throughout in harmonious symmetry. The hinged lid sits atop the arched handle, which curves gracefully over the neck and is decorated with vegetal motifs. The spout is long and elegantly curved, terminating in a faceted nozzle.
H: Approximately 33cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British collector.