Round Glass Occasional Table - Mughal Style - Ca 1920 Dowry Chest the Emperor set up his

the Emperor set up his famous imperial kilns in Jingdezhen

Originally presented as part of a bride’s dowry

This particular bell is topped by a characterful hooded kneeling praying figure

Boxes such as this would have been found in homes and courtyards

lime paste (chunam)

Round Glass Occasional Table - Mughal Style - Ca 1920 Dowry Chest the Emperor set up hisThis unusual and very elegant brass occasional table was made to a Mughal design in the early part of the 20th century. Obviously made by a craftsman with great skill. The graceful duck heads curve down from the rim of the table and dainty legs are finished with ducklings feet. A truly "one off" and a real conversation piece ,it is supplied with a toughened glass top. The perfect size for a lamp table next to a sofa. From India 56 x 56 x 55 (wxdxh