A Mughal ivory and gilt metal Powder Flask - India, 17th Century with later gilt Mount,

the ivory handle carved in relief with various pursuant beasts including deer, elephant and birds, a band of repeat trefoil motif around the waist, separating the two sections, the moulded gilt metal cover forming a lion's head with an antler protruding from its jaws, a spring-action levered stopper attached to the bottom  - 34.4 cm. long(2) - Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000

Bonhams. The Jacques Desenfans Collection, 10 Apr 2008. New Bond Street