This remarkable and highly decorative vase originates from India and dates to the late 19th century. It is made from heavy gauge thick copper, which makes the intricate decoration far more difficult to achieve, as the working process is to raise and hammer the decoration from the outside and inside, forming the deep design, which is then hand carved and engraved with chisels and punches. This type of decoration is often done with much thinner metal which would be much easier to work with. The decoration is of a classical Indian design with a ribbed ornate foot above which the main body, which is of bulbous form, has a series of raised cartouches around its diameter, each with a different scene, some with men hunting animals from horseback and others with mythical beasts. Above the neck, it narrows and flares and has a finely hand chased floral design around its exterior. A superb piece of Indian art, boldly decorated with great skill. In good original condition with no damage or repair.Height 20 cm x width 16cm x depth 16cmRobert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online. You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner. All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years. Contact detailsEmail: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.comTelephone: 01905 622468Mobile 07929 011224 07720 607007Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk Instagram: robertbelcherantiques Height is 20cm (7.9inches)
Width is 16cm (6.3inches)
Depth is 16cm (6.3inches)