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Battara · 31st December 2005, 08:54 PM

One thing is for sure, especially based on Elgood's book, this is a piece from southern India. The pierced sides and curve at the base give it away for me. Didn't the Portuguese land in south India? Not sure their influence is necessary.

31st December 2005, 08:54 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	One thing is for sure, especially based on Elgood's book, this is a piece from southern India. The pierced sides and curve at the base give it away for me. Didn't the Portuguese land in south India? Not sure their influence is necessary.