Indian Sterling Teapot c1875 Vishnu On Serpent Style of P. Orr

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Indian Sterling Teapot c1875 Vishnu On Serpent Style of P. Orr :
$4200.00

INDIAN STERLING EWER c1875 MANNER OF P. ORR 34 OUNCES
A rare c1875 Indian sterling silver hot water jug.
On the manner of P. Orr & Sons, Madras.A nearly identical signed P. Orr and sons ewer illustrated Wilkinson page 157
Tapering form.Hand carved scene of the Jugganath Festival in which worshiperspull a wheeled shrine of Vishnu\'s descent thru the streets,the devout throw themselves under the wheels so that theymay experience heaven immediately.The spout formed as a bird head mythical creature.The handle as Vishnu riding the serpent King Kaliya.

The c1875 Indian sterling silver ewer depicting Vishnu rising the

serpent king Kaliya is 9 1/2 inches and 34 (standard) ounces.

Unsigned. Tests sterling silver.

In very fine condition.

Lustreous sterling patina throughout.

Retains original detail.

Cover closes flush.

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