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Lot 5011
An Indian Silver Gilt Ewer and Basin, Sailabchi or Tasht
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 20th century, two part form handmade in the Mughal style with scalloped, ribbed, and gadrooned sides, the whole decorated in fine repousse floral and latticework motifs, alternating in two-toned silver gilt and silver panels, ewer retaining fitted lid and overhead swing handle, unmarked, XRF testing up to 93.37% silver.

Assembled 9 3/8 x 9 3/8 x 9 3/8 in.

51.55 total troy oz.

Private Collection, California and North Carolina

Overall good condition; some tarnish to interstices; rubbing and losses to gilt; scattered minor denting and light scratches; one small tear to based rim edge.