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A fine Indian silver wine or spirit flask (chuski), Gujarat or Rajasthan, early 18th century
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
the body of bulbous gadrooned form on a gently splayed foot, with a thin neck and screw stopper surmounted by a domed, petalled lid with parrot finial, the scrolling handle also with parrot and curved, s-shaped spout also with parrot and double chain with lid for spout, incised and punched decorative motifs to shoulder
Condition
In overall good condition, 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
Frequently depicted on Mughal miniatures depicting scenes of courtly life, such chuskis found their place in stately gatherings as well as next to figures relaxing and lovers meeting, probably enjoying the araq or opium water they contained. A similar silver chuski is illustrated in: Mughal Silver Magnificence, XVI-XIXth century, Brussels, 1987, p.119, no.162.