Auction 27
AUCTION 27: ANTIQUE ARMS & MILITARIA
Apr 11, 2021
HELIOS AUCTIONS 1050 Second Avenue Gallery 52 New York, NY 10022 USA, United States
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LOT 229:
AN INDO-PERSIAN ISLAMIC NAUTILUS SHELL POWDER FLASK
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Sold for: $1,100
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Buyer's Premium: 25%
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AN INDO-PERSIAN ISLAMIC NAUTILUS SHELL POWDER FLASK
An antique Mughal period powder flask formed from a nautilus shell. The upper cylindrical part has a mother-of-pearl frame lined with geometrical fragments. Attached to the sink is a bronze suspension ring with a green velvet loop. Such vessels are also called "barutdan". Small chips, traces of use but mostly in good condition. Mugal Indian, 18th cen.
Dimensions: H: 8 in., (20 cm.)
Condition: Please refer to the lot description
