Bidspirit auction | A ZOOMORPHIC VESSEL IN THE

A ZOOMORPHIC VESSEL IN THE FORM OF A QUAIL, PROBABLY INDO-PERSIAN - Possibly Iran or Northern India, Ca. AD 1800 - 1900. A bronze vessel in the form of a quail, with a rounded body, short legs, and an elongated tail. Surface is detailed with finely incised feather patterns across the wings and back. Head rendered with a curved neck, prominent eyes, and a downward-arching beak.Size: 230mm x 180mm; Weight: 4.24kgProvenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.c