Bidri Work Mughal Fish Box From Lucknow - 19th Century
This characterful Indian metal Bidri ware fish box is of Mughal design and dates to the 19th century.
Bidriware is a delicate art of inlaying silver onto oxidised zinc. Bidri work is time-consuming and the end product is delightful, sophisticated, and refined. An ideal gift for a collector.
An almost identical example can be found in the National Museum, Delhi.
From India
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This characterful Indian metal Bidri ware fish box is of Mughal design and dates to the 19th century.
Bidriware is a delicate art of inlaying silver onto oxidised zinc. Bidri work is time-consuming and the end product is delightful, sophisticated, and refined. An ideal gift for a collector.
An almost identical example can be found in the National Museum, Delhi.
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
Description
This characterful Indian metal Bidri ware fish box is of Mughal design and dates to the 19th century.
Bidriware is a delicate art of inlaying silver onto oxidised zinc. Bidri work is time-consuming and the end product is delightful, sophisticated, and refined. An ideal gift for a collector.
An almost identical example can be found in the National Museum, Delhi.
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
