A PAIR OF SILVER KASHKULS, India, late 19th century

h cm 18,2 x l cm 16,5 x w cm 11,5

Of boat-shaped form, with raised ends terminating in cobra heads suspending loose rings. The bodies are finely embossed and chased with stylised floral and foliate motifs, geometric bands and pierced borders. Each rests on a carved wooden base decorated with floral and foliate motifs. Weight g 703.