Description: This large polychrome wooden powder flask is carved as a flattened sphere in the form of a large, green makara, disgorging an elephant from its mouth. In turn, the elephant disgorges from its mouth a full-breasted Indian maiden. And she in turn holds between her arms a green parrot with a red beak and red feet. The makara has a gold-coloured mane down its back. The first mane segment actually functions as the flasks stopper it pulls out, allowing powder to be poured from the flask. Almost certainly from Rajasthan, Indias querulous desert state, the styling of the makara head seems based on eighteenth century cannons in Rajasthan, most particularly on examples at Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur. The flask itself however dates to the nineteenth century. The flask is without repairs and the polychrome largely is intact. See pics. Roughly 9" in diameter and 2.25" depth.
Price: 149.99 USD
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-12-12T23:58:24.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Wood
Type: powder flask
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: India
Age: 1800's
