Although Bhuj seems the most likely origin of this teaset, there are some similarities wit

Although Bhuj seems the most likely origin of this teaset, there are some similarities with another set attributed to Prab Dyal of Amritsar by Wynyard Wilkinson, who notes a fusion of Kashmir and Kutch elements in the decoration and design (Wilkinson, p.122, pl.208). <br/>Wynyard Wilkinson, Indian…

Sold for ₹4,70,000

Auction: Classical Indian Art #2 · Todywalla Auctions · 2023-02-24 · Estimate: ₹ 200000 - ₹ 250000

Category: Silver

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• Each of columnar form with moustachioed face of Shiva, each with headband, one with long pleated hair, beaded · sold ₹1,10,000
• For a similar Mukhalinga sold in these rooms, see Classical Indian Art, 25 February 2022, lot 89. · sold ₹60,000
• In three sections, the lingam with a moustachioed head of Shiva with prominent ears, his plaited hair arranged · sold ₹3,50,000
• Oomersi Mawji, the most renowned Indian silversmith of the colonial period, was appointed Court Silversmith to · sold ₹6,50,000
• Although unmarked, the quality, style and attention to detail suggest that this is the work of Oomersi Mawji, · sold ₹8,00,000
• Indian silver produced by P. Orr and Sons depicting deities and religious processions is inspired by the bas-r · sold ₹7,00,000
• Oomersi Mawji is best known for his signature Bhuj style of scrolling foliage and hunting scenes combined with
• For a similar but smaller bowl, marked Grish Chunder Dutt of Calcutta, <br/>with related figural frieze on the · sold ₹9,00,000
• For a near-identical centrepiece by Oomersi Mawji, with only minor differences in the decorative motifs, see W · sold ₹19,50,000