Kashmiri Art Deco Sugar Bowl for a Three-Piece Tea Service with Clover and Paisley Motifs

ca. 1930

  • Titles Kashmiri Art Deco Sugar Bowl for a Three-Piece Tea Service with Clover and Paisley Motifs (Descriptive)
  • Artist Kashmir, India
  • Medium sterling silver
  • Dimensions 3 9/16 × 6 5/16 × 2 3/4 in., 1.2 lb. (9 × 16 × 7 cm, 0.6 kg)
  • Credit Line Generous gift of Harish K. Patel, 2022.75.2
  • Work Type sugar bowl
  • Classification Containers

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