31st Oct, 2023 14:00
Islamic & Indian Art
AN ENGRAVED BRASS BETEL NUT CUTTER WITH A HOLY COW
Possibly Central or Southern India, 19th century
AN ENGRAVED BRASS BETEL NUT CUTTER WITH A HOLY COW
Possibly Central or Southern India, 19th century
In the shape of a cow bending forward, with inward-turned horns, a bump on its back, and a curved tail, the body engraved with clusters of four 'beaded eye' auspicious circles, concealing the thick blade to cut arepa nuts (also known as supari or betel nuts), 20.4cm long.
Dimensions: 20.4cm long
Sold for £625
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