Indian Mughal Silver Inlaid Bidri Bell-Shaped Spittoon (Peekdaan/Thookadaan) hearth plate carved and pierced doors in

carved and pierced doors in a scroll and foliate pattern

To bottom of the socket: Width 19 Depth 19 Height 59 inches

The dolphin houses the spout of the fountain and rests atop a square base

red and cream

Frame: Width 51

Indian Mughal Silver Inlaid Bidri Bell-Shaped Spittoon (Peekdaan/Thookadaan) hearth plate carved and pierced doors inDETAILS This antique bidri metalware spitoon (peekdaan thookadaan) from India is cast as an opposing double bell shape, with the exterior decorated with stylized, floral tendrils. Bidri is a metalwork technique unique to India. PLACE OF ORIGIN India DATE 18th century DIMENSIONS Width 3. 5 Depth 3. 5 Height 5 inches CONDITION Note: rests unevenly. Hole in base.