19th Jun, 2025 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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AN INDIAN REPOUSSÉ SILVER SERVING TRAY WITH FISH
Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, Eastern India, ca. 1880s - 1900s
AN INDIAN REPOUSSÉ SILVER SERVING TRAY WITH FISH
Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, Eastern India, ca. 1880s - 1900s
Of large oval shape, with a raised rim with scalloped profile, the central panel worked in repoussé with a stylised fish in an almond-shaped reserve surrounded by dense vegetation and hunting scenes, with figures on horseback and foot engaged in combat with felines and wild animals, various buildings nestled among the jungle setting, the figural and naturalistic detail framed by recessed scalloped lobes and a dense chased floral border on the rim, all typical features of Calcutta silver craftsmanship.
32.7cm x 47.5cm
721.8gr.
This tray exemplifies the high-relief repoussé technique associated with colonial Calcutta silversmiths in the late 19th century. The fish motif is a traditional auspicious symbol across South Asia, associated with fertility and abundance, while the rich figural scenes honour the rich Indian hunting tradition.
Sold for £738
AN INDIAN REPOUSSÉ SILVER SERVING TRAY WITH FISH
Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, Eastern India, ca. 1880s - 1900s
Of large oval shape, with a raised rim with scalloped profile, the central panel worked in repoussé with a stylised fish in an almond-shaped reserve surrounded by dense vegetation and hunting scenes, with figures on horseback and foot engaged in combat with felines and wild animals, various buildings nestled among the jungle setting, the figural and naturalistic detail framed by recessed scalloped lobes and a dense chased floral border on the rim, all typical features of Calcutta silver craftsmanship.
32.7cm x 47.5cm
721.8gr.
This tray exemplifies the high-relief repoussé technique associated with colonial Calcutta silversmiths in the late 19th century. The fish motif is a traditional auspicious symbol across South Asia, associated with fertility and abundance, while the rich figural scenes honour the rich Indian hunting tradition.
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 19th Jun, 2025
Our specialist auction Arts of India and the Islamic Lands is now online for you to browse, peruse and fall in love with your next antique.
Among the highlights, this sale vaunts a remarkable selection of Rajput Schools paintings and an illustrated loose folio from a Timurid Haft Paykar series, all part of a private Canadian collection; several gem-studded Indian necklaces, treasured heirlooms of a local family; a notable group of Islamic manuscripts, including a geomantic tome attributed to the Nubian alchemist Dhul-Nun al-Misri; and several lots of Persian Qajar lacquer belonging to the heir of a British diplomatic family in office under Sir Denis Wright in Tehran between 1971 - 1973.
Our selected lots preview starts next week, on Tuesday 3rd June, and the full view is going to take place from Friday 13th June until the sale day.
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