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A MUGHAL ROCK-CRYSTAL VASE NORTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
作品估价：GBP 20,000 - 30,000
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A MUGHAL ROCK-CRYSTAL VASE NORTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
拍品描述：
A MUGHAL ROCK-CRYSTAL VASE
NORTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
The spherical body decorated with a band of vertical stems in the lower section issuing flowers and mulberries, a raised leaf on either side rising vertically from the base and terminating in the bud handles, raised rim, the base decorated with a petalled flowerhead forming a short foot, repair to the rim
3 ¾in. (10.2cm.) highUK Private Collection since the late 19th century (by repute)
Anon sale, Bonhams London, 2 October 2012, lot 225Using only bow-driven lathes and wheels, the craftsmen of the Mughal atelier managed to produce exceptionally fine rock crystal vessels. The quality of both the carving and the material itself, a near-flawless transparent piece of quartz, is allowed to come to the foreground through the absence of further embellishments, such as gold inlay or gem-settings. That carved rock crystal vessels of this type continued to be prized possessions long after they were made is evidenced by an enameled gold dish and cover dated AH 1226 / 1811-2 AD that were made for a 17th century Mughal rock crystal bowl in the Wallace Collection, London (acc. no. OA1662).
A rock crystal vase of a very similar form to the present example, but significantly cruder carving, is in the Victoria & Albert Museum (acc. no. IM.329-1920).