16th C. Tibetan Iron Lidded Bowl w/ Silver Inlay

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A stunning iron bowl presenting a discoid foot, curved walls, a flared rim, and a circular lid. The exterior has been elaborately adorned with silver inlay that forms a swirling vegetal design of meandering vines and blooming flowers along the walls and lid, as well as a repeated pattern of spiraling silver motifs decorating the peripheries of the foot, rim, and lid. An elevated tondo at the center of the lid is additionally embellished by swirling, phytomorphic decoration. The lid is attached via a hinge at one side and a rectangular latch at the other, while a pair of horizontal strap handles sit across from one another just below the rim. Size: 7.3" Diameter x 4" H (18.5 cm x 10.2 cm)

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection

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#165026
Condition Report: Some expected scratches and light softening of detail, commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice patina.