ANTIQUE 19thC INDIAN CUTCH SOLID SILVER EXCEPIONAL REPOUSSE DECANTER JUG c.1880
19th Century Indian Kutch (Cutch), Bhuj, Gujarat region Silver Decanter / Jug / Ewer, extremely heavy gauge, decorated all over with typically Cutch chasing work, distinguished by its closely worked, foliate and floral repoussé design. The body features a tightly scrolled foliate and floral work against a finely tooled background, stopper and handle in the same style.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2127
19th Century Indian Kutch (Cutch), Bhuj, Gujarat region Silver Decanter / Jug / Ewer, extremely heavy gauge, decorated all over with typically Cutch chasing work, distinguished by its closely worked, foliate and floral repoussé design. The body features a tightly scrolled foliate and floral work against a finely tooled background, stopper and handle in the same style.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2127
19th Century Indian Kutch (Cutch), Bhuj, Gujarat region Silver Decanter / Jug / Ewer, extremely heavy gauge, decorated all over with typically Cutch chasing work, distinguished by its closely worked, foliate and floral repoussé design. The body features a tightly scrolled foliate and floral work against a finely tooled background, stopper and handle in the same style.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2127
Description
Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch (Cutch), Bhuj, Gujarat region hand crafted Solid Silver Decanter / Jug / Ewer, extremely heavy gauge, decorated all over with typically Cutch chasing work, distinguished by its closely worked, foliate and floral repoussé design. The body features a tightly scrolled foliate and floral work against a finely tooled background, stopper and handle in the same style.
This is an extraordinarily made Indian Colonial piece, excellent workmanship and very heavy gauge. As often the case the piece is unmarked (acid tested show a 900+ silver standard), but is clearly the product of a prominent Indian Kutch silversmith. It dates to the 1880's.
Condition
In Excellent Condition, no damage.
Size
Height: 24.5cm
Width: 14 x 8.5cm
Weight: 656g
