A silver-inlaid bidriware basin, Deccan, India, 19th century

of squat globular form with everted rim, silver-inlaid with floral cusped lozenge motifs, underside with stylised flowerhead

In generally good condition, some abrasion particularly to underside and pitting throughout, some oxidisation to silver with resulting discoloration, as viewed.
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