An 18th century Mughal brass spittoon for use with a betel nut set; with bell-shaped base and circular rim, engraved with a series of abstract designs; 9 cm high and 13 cm diameter.Provenance: Michael Backman Ltd. Inventory No. 2114.For another example of this shape, compare the Mughal glass spittoon, attributed to 17th/18th Century Northern India, sold at Sotheby's (Lot 135/18-4-2007/Arts of The Islamic World).. Some wear and small rim chips extant.