A Southern Indian brass, copper and silver bowl, probably…

A Southern Indian brass, copper and silver bowl, probably…
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A Southern Indian brass, copper and silver bowl, probably Tanjore, late 19th to early 20th century of rounded shape, the plain base gently convex, the exterior adorned with a band of twelve oval cartouches of repousse silver deities (X-ray tested), further decorated with copper bosses to, the rim and foot, copper inlaid rosettes and beaded bands, unmarked. Height 6.5 cm, diameter 12 cm

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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