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Brass Aquamanile in the Shape of a Holy Hintha, 18/19th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,400.00 EUR Estimated At:4,000.00 - 5,000.00 EUR
Brass Aquamanile in the Shape of a Holy Hintha, 18/19th C.
Brass
India, Dekkan, 18th/19th century
Jug in shape of a bird on a high round base
Sculptural designed body with finely engraved decoration in imitation of pen and ink drawing
The tail with an openwork décor
Bow handle
Small mouth rim with lid (dam.)
High sprout (rep.)
Literature: Mark Zebrowski Gold, Silver & Bronze from Mughal India, London, 1997, p.99
Height: 29 cm
Weight: 2.5 kg
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Great Britain

A comparable piece in shape and décor can be found in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston (accession no. 37470).



Hintha (Hamsa)

The Hintha, as it is called in Burmese, or Hama is a decorative element that is in use since the 16th century. In Hinduism the duck is the riding animal of Brahma and other deities and decorates the coins of the ancient kingdom of Pegu, known today as Bago in Burma. The 18th and the early 19th century show the bird as a sleeping duck in a squat form, which is often interpreted as a swan. In the 19th century the animal is depicted in an ostentatious shape. The Hintha is often shown with an insect, a pearl or a branch in its beak and is a symbol of unity, balance and life.



Condition: The jug is in good condition with light signs of age. The height measures 29 cm.
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