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Early 20th Century Indian Brass Aftaba

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Early 20th Century Indian Brass Aftaba
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Indian brass Aftaba for water or tea with long handle. Typical of the Moghul period and was imported in Northern India from Persia. This large is a fine example of one that would have been made in the early 20th century. Silver plating and finely designed with flower decorations and peacocks and then coated with enamel. 41 x 23 x 11 cm (16.14 x 9.05 x 4.33 inches), 970 grams. PROVENANCE: Private collection, Italy