Description: Antique Mughal Brass Ewer Deccani Swan Hamsa Aquamanile Statue Hindu God Vessel 11" Tall. Very Heavy. Felt on bottom. Ewer in the Shape of a Goose, Swan or Duck Mughal India or the Deccan Empire. Unsure of the material used but I am thinking it is either bronze or brass. The bird is either a goose, or perhaps a swan (Hamsa), which is the vehicle of the Hindu god, Brahma. The dragon-head spout and handle are adapted from Timurid prototypes, but the spout is closer to a crocodile’s head. The spiral fluting is characteristic of cast vessels of this period from the Indian subcontinent. The body is engraved with stylized feathers. Despite the Islamization of the greater part of northern India and the Deccan between 1192 and the early 16th century, and later in the wake of the Mughal conquest of 1526, the vast majority of the population remained Hindu. This must account for the persistence of zoomorphic vessels; not only are the figural elements in Hindu sculpture extremely rich but certain animals and birds played the role of vehicles for the gods and were evidently adapted by craftsmen working for Muslim patrons. I don't have much information on this piece but would be happy to answer any questions you might have. I ONLY SHIP IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES. #33
Price: 59.99 USD
Location: New Port Richey, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-13T19:03:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 13.9 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Bronze
Type: Statue
Color: Brown
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: India
