Légende

Mug, Islamic Mughal, Indian; 19th century, North India probable. Silver mug densely decorated with plant and floral motifs in a horror vacui style. Large symmetrical 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 metal cup with intricate fine engraving covering its exterior, showing repeating curving and floral motifs and bordered by decorative bands at the top and bottom; the exterior surface appears silver-gray while the interior shows a brass-toned golden color, and the background is a pale light gray.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A21_229

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

64.1Mo (1.8Mo) / 34.6cm x 46.4cm / 4091 x 5478 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Mug Islamic Mughal Indian 19th century North India probable Silver mug densely decorated plant floral motifs horror vacui style Large symmetrical 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 metal cup intricate fine engraving covering exterior showing repeating curving bordered decorative bands top bottom exterior surface silver-gray interior brass-toned golden color background pale light gray.