Metalwork from India? Help!

Drabant1701 · 17th May 2019, 06:41 PM

I recently bought this small bowl, its about 14cm wide. I cant say for sure exactly how its made, its something like gilt or brassed silver and then some black material as contrast. The seller thought that it might be persian 19th century. I think that it looks more like its from India. I have looked around in my books and online but cant seem to find anything similar. It does not quite resemble Kutch work or bidri ware or anything else I found for that matter.
Anyone out there how knows where this type of metallwork was done?

Regards Peter

Oliver Pinchot · 18th May 2019, 05:37 AM

It's Thai work.
Raised in silver, then chiseled and nielloed.
Engraved, gilded and finally, polished.

Drabant1701 · 18th May 2019, 07:49 AM

You are absolutly right, Oliver. I found several similar bowls online.
Thank you!

17th May 2019, 06:41 PM	#1
Drabant1701 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 181	Metalwork from India? Help! I recently bought this small bowl, its about 14cm wide. I cant say for sure exactly how its made, its something like gilt or brassed silver and then some black material as contrast. The seller thought that it might be persian 19th century. I think that it looks more like its from India. I have looked around in my books and online but cant seem to find anything similar. It does not quite resemble Kutch work or bidri ware or anything else I found for that matter. Anyone out there how knows where this type of metallwork was done? Regards Peter Attached Images

18th May 2019, 05:37 AM	#2
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 457	It's Thai work. Raised in silver, then chiseled and nielloed. Engraved, gilded and finally, polished.

18th May 2019, 07:49 AM	#3
Drabant1701 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 181	You are absolutly right, Oliver. I found several similar bowls online. Thank you!