Antique artifacts

Inscription: Rectangular paper label (removed from underside of foot): printed in black ink: 458; further inscribed in pencil: P.M. 1022Marking: [1] unidentified maker's mark;[2] Utrecht mark, end 16th century–first quarter 17th century;[3] G encircled (Utrecht date letter for 1602);[4] O crowned and encircled (Dutch verification mark for old work, 1807–10);[5] V encircled and crowned (Dutch import mark for large work in gold or silver, 1859–1909);[6] cock in a vertical octagon (mark of…

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An Indian copper ewer in the form of a bullProbably Rajasthan, 19th Century

Studio A Vintage Chipati Box

A PLANOSPHERIC BRASS ASTROLABE, SIGNED BY HAJJI 'ALI, PERSIA, LATE 18TH CENTURYcast brass, mater cast in one piece with throne, engraved

This bulbous-shaped ewer with a low foot, narrow neck, and a loop handle attached to the top of the neck is cast in one piece. The neck, with an overhanging rim that widens at the mouth, is decorated

This solid silver fan would have been used ritually in a temple and in temple processions, usually to fan bronze images of Krishna and other idols, in keeping with the practice of treating such images as if they are living. The blade is chased on one side with scrolling foliage and flower motifs. The edges … Read more