Indian Silver Incense Burner

A Silver-Gilt Lidded Incense Burner

North India, possibly Lucknow

early 19th century

height: 22cm

This spherical incense burner stands on three cast feet and has an open-work lid surmounted by a solid-cast peacock. The body of the burner is chiselled and chased with Mughal-style flower heads within lattice borders. The lid, shoulder and base are further decorated with bands of scrolling flowers and foliage.

The stylisation of the flowers and foliage is in keeping with the styles employed in eighteenth century Indian silver, and carved sandstone plaques and screens.

Provenance

acquired in India towards the end of the nineteenth century and the property of an English family thereafter.

Inventory no.: 208

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