An Indo-Portuguese mother-of-pearl dish, India, Gujarat, 16th century

of shallow form with everted rim, constructed of double-walled plaques of mother-of-pearl held by metal pins, the plaques configured in the well as an open flowerhead

In overall good condition, some minor ware to surface, with few very minory cracks in one or two plaques, with some tiny repairs in small sections, otherwise, sheen very colourful and bright, as viewed.
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