A Mughal tempered steel double camel saddle hook, India, 17th century, with a symmetrical design of two addorsed finials each with the form of a camel's head, the camels face forward and tilt slightly up with a smooth neck which curves down to form...

A Mughal tempered steel double camel saddle hook, India, 17th century, with a symmetrical design of two addorsed finials each with the form of a camel's head, the camels face forward and tilt slightly up with a smooth neck which curves down to form a u-shape and join to central post which leads up to a circular suspension hoop for attachment to a saddle strap or hook, 9.9cm high x 13.2cm diam. x 1cm deep Provenance: The Geoffrey and Fay Elliot collection. Simon Ray Indian and Islamic Works of Art, 2005
Good overall condition, very minor nicks to metal