A COLLECTION OF SEVEN HAJJ SOUVENIR WATER SPRINKLERS (GULABDAN) AND...
A COLLECTION OF SEVEN HAJJ SOUVENIR WATER SPRINKLERS (GULABDAN) AND ONE KOHL CONTAINER
Probably Pakistan, 1960s
Silver-plated metal rosewater sprinklers, each resting on a circular base and featuring a hexagonal body with reserves containing colourful printed reproductions of scenes from Mecca and Medina, two of them with inscriptions of Allah and Mohammad; and terminating in a long, tapering neck with pierced finials, together with an eyeliner holder of similar form, further embellished with pierced scrolling foliage flanking the central printed reproduction of the Kaaba, the backs fitted with mirrors, maker’s marks stamped on each sprinkler and container.
Tallest 29.5cm; shortest 19.5cm (7)
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A COLLECTION OF SEVEN HAJJ SOUVENIR WATER SPRINKLERS (GULABDAN) AND ONE KOHL CONTAINER
Probably Pakistan, 1960s
Silver-plated metal rosewater sprinklers, each resting on a circular base and featuring a hexagonal body with reserves containing colourful printed reproductions of scenes from Mecca and Medina, two of them with inscriptions of Allah and Mohammad; and terminating in a long, tapering neck with pierced finials, together with an eyeliner holder of similar form, further embellished with pierced scrolling foliage flanking the central printed reproduction of the Kaaba, the backs fitted with mirrors, maker’s marks stamped on each sprinkler and container.
Tallest 29.5cm; shortest 19.5cm (7)
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Time, Location
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