A rare and impressive silver-and brass-inlaid alloy bidri basin
A rare and impressive silver-and brass-inlaid alloy bidri basin
Deccan, Second half of the 17th century
of deep octagonal form, with everted concave sides, the interior decorated in silver inlay with a repeat design of floral sprays, the interstices with chinese-style cloud motifs, the well with a roundel enclosing a flowerhead to centre, with borders of stylised vegetal motifs, the exterior decorated with brass inlay with a repeat design of boteh motifs, with arcade design above and scrolling border below
36 cm. diam.
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A rare and impressive silver-and brass-inlaid alloy bidri basin
Deccan, Second half of the 17th century
of deep octagonal form, with everted concave sides, the interior decorated in silver inlay with a repeat design of floral sprays, the interstices with chinese-style cloud motifs, the well with a roundel enclosing a flowerhead to centre, with borders of stylised vegetal motifs, the exterior decorated with brass inlay with a repeat design of boteh motifs, with arcade design above and scrolling border below
36 cm. diam.
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