Lot 240 , A 19th century Indian bidri ware hookah base, 6.5in.

A 19th century Indian bidri ware hookah base, profusely gilt decorated with animals, figures and fish, among buildings, flowers and scrolls, 6.5in.
Estimate £300-400

There is some surface pitting all over and could benefit from a clean, there are some losses to the decoration and some of the gilding has worn away showing the silver inlay, below overall average.


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Sold for £30,000