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A carved ivory and lac-inlaid powder horn, India, Rajasthan, Etawah, 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ivory,lac, wood
the ivory body of nautilus shell form, in sections, intricately carved throughout with a foliate design divided by lac borders, the underside with an oval medallion containing devanagari inscriptions, top of curved end with a carved sun motif, the top with a central turned ivory stopper, attached by string to one of the two metal loops to the side
Condition
In good overall condition, the inside of curvature with some wear and dirt encrustation, string probably later replacement, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
Created and presented upon the orders of Maharaja Bhim Singh of Bharatpur.
The distinctive, mosaic-like parquetry work on the present example is associated with the small town of Etawah in Kotah. The earliest references to the town's production were at the Calcutta International Exhibition of 1882-83 and the Delhi Exhibition of 1902-03 (see Watt 1903, p.207, no.43-A (figs 1 and 6).
Created and presented upon the orders of Maharaja Bhim Singh of Bharatpur.
The distinctive, mosaic-like parquetry work on the present example is associated with the small town of Etawah in Kotah. The earliest references to the town's production were at the Calcutta International Exhibition of 1882-83 and the Delhi Exhibition of 1902-03 (see Watt 1903, p.207, no.43-A (figs 1 and 6).