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Indian silver mythological bird-form jug

$16,825
£12,000
€14,257.92
CA$22,961.29
A$25,569.47
CHF 13,307.50
MX$315,268.47
NOK 169,481.14
SEK 159,295.84
DKK 106,381.80
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Indian silver mythological bird-form jug Indian, 19th Century Height 27cm, width 22cm, depth 12cm This unusual jug is crafted from silver in the form of a bird being bitten by a dragon. The silver bird, complete with tooled and moulded plumage, stands on an integral socle, while a dragon-like creature with intertwining tails bites the back of its head.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
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  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 117241stDibs: LU95631266182

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