Antique Indian Brass Cosmetic Container Peacock Sindoordani North-Western India Jodhpur
$250.00
Antique Indian brass cosmetic container Peacock Sindoordani. Circa 1900 A.D. North-western India. Jodhpur .The containeris made from several elements whimsically adorned with three peacocks and divided into two yoni-shaped compartments. The top section forms a lid and pivots on a pin at the base of a large peacock. The top compartment is secured by the pressure of the beak of the small peacock.
Dimensions:
Overall length: 13 cm (5.12 inches).
Height; 7 cm (2.76 inches).
CONDITION: It shows its age and use, the chest of the large peacock with old soldering,
Please see all 8 pictures in the listing as they are part of the object's condition description.
REFERENCES:
An similar brass Sindoordani is published in the book Everything you need to make, manage, and share brilliant videos.
Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India. By Karni Singh Jasol (Author) ; Peter A. Andrews Publisher. Museum of FINE Arts, Houston. Page 234. CAT. 118. Please see the penultimate picture in the listing.
