V1117.BULBSQUATPHIAL.M  Attractive and intriguing squat bulbous phial, probably Mughal Empire and for opium, as this one was found with several others hidden at the back of a drawer witin a secret compartment, contian some reside contents stain, short conical kickup with iron residue pontil, sagged ovoid squat body with shoulders sloping into short tapered flared out simple lip. Full original surface gloss with many seed bubbles and striated. Full original surface gloss. 2 3/10"high, 1 7/10"diameter    £185