a hindu ritual silver overlaid copper 'tanjore' water vessel southern india 19th century

A Hindu Ritual Silver Overlaid Copper 'Tanjore' Water Vessel: Southern India - 19th Century.


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£325
| $436 USD | €387 EUR


Item Ref

IHJB 1063

Description

Hand raised and worked from heavy gauge beaten sheet copper, resting upon an applied circular foot of tapering form. This Puja ritual vessel is of baluster form, incorporating a brazed and burnished constructional seam.
Bands of chiseled decoration are overlaid with applied silver motifs, forming palmettes, flower heads, quatrefoils and lotus petals.
Size: height - 4 1/8" (105mm), diameter - 4 1/2" (54mm).
Weight - 475 grams.
Condition: Very Good. No dents or cracks. Minor surface marks etc. (consistent with age and usage). No losses to the decoration and no restoration. Natural colour and patina.
Internal Ref: IHJB 1063


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