ANTIQUE 19thC INDIAN CUTCH SOLID SILVER REPOUSSE EWER c.1880
19th Century Indian Kutch silver ewer with removable stopper. Of heavy gauge, decorated all over with typically Cutch chasing, distinguished by its closely worked, foliate and floral repoussé design.
Reference Number: A6393a
DESCRIPTION
Antique late-19th Century Indian Kutch (Cutch), Bhuj, Gujarat region hand crafted solid silver ewer with removable stopper. Of heavy gauge, decorated all over with typically Cutch chasing, distinguished by its closely worked, foliate and floral repoussé design. The bulbous body adorned on each side with hunting scenes, of a lion killing and wild dogs killing a gazelle (chinkara), surrounded by dense scrolled foliate and floral work against a finely tooled background, stopper and handle in the same complimentary style.
This is an extraordinarily made Indian Colonial piece, excellent workmanship and very heavy gauge. As often the case for Indian silver, the piece is unmarked (acid tested show a 900+ silver standard), but is clearly work of a of prominent Indian Kutch silversmith.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition, No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 24cm
Width: 15 x 10cm
Weight: 655g
