Caption

Mug, Islamic Mughal, Indian; 19th century, North India . Silver mug densely decorated with plant and floral motifs in a horror vacui style. Large symmetrically extending lines on the side wall form shapes reminiscent of flower buds. Upper and lower rims decorated with horizontal ornamental lines. Interior gilded and polished. Vessel; weight 190 g, height 12.8 cm, diameter 7.8 cm., A tall cylindrical metal vessel with intricate engraved patterns covering its surface, showing a repeating ornamental design of curved, arch-like motifs and dense foliate detailing; the vessel appears in shades of silver and gray with highlights and subtle darker gray shadows, set against a plain light gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A21_226

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Rights managed

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64.1Mb (2.0Mb) / 13.6in x 18.3in / 4091 x 5478 (300dpi)

Keywords

Mug Islamic Mughal Indian 19th century North India Silver mug densely decorated plant floral motifs horror vacui style Large symmetrically extending lines side wall form shapes reminiscent flower buds Upper lower rims decorated horizontal ornamental lines Interior gilded polished Vessel weight 190 g height 12.8 cm diameter 7.8 cm tall cylindrical metal vessel intricate engraved patterns covering surface showing repeating ornamental design curved arch- motifs dense foliate detailing vessel shades silver gray highlights subtle darker gray shadows set plain light gray background.