Posted on: 17 March 2014

Two bronze Pumps (pichkari) for the festival of Holi
India, 19th Century

Of cylindrical form with polychrome painted turned wooden handles and spouts emanating from terminals in the form of an elephant and makara head.
The larger 55 cm. long (approx.)

Source: Bonhams


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------ YES ANURAAG ,IN OUR TIMES WE USED THESE PICHKAAREES ---- ONCE AGAIN WISH YOU ALL HAPPY HOLI------ RAJNI MEHTA / N.K. MEHTA------ !!!!

who knew ?

Which period ? 'Gajendra Moksh', Elephant and Crock terminals

19th Century

Hand Crafted by skilled artisan from Brass Tube in 19th century, The Handles turned in shape of 'Dholak' and 'Dhol' and painted with color Shellac

wow it so good......dis things need to keep in museum..

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