Rare & Fine Antique (ca. 1920) Engraved Bronze Bidri Ware Oval Box 1.5" h 3.2" w For Sale

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE offerRIWARE OVAL KEEPSAKE BOXelaborately engraved overall with traditional scrollwork, vines & stylized blossoms on a stippled ground
A particularly fine example of the ancient handicraft practiced by highly skilled artisans in offerar, Karnataka. The precisely aligned cover incorporates a concave rim beneath a handsomely decorated oval panel. Marvelous weight, silky feel, color, contrast and patina.approx. 1.5" (3.8 cm) high, 3.2" (8.1 cm) wide, 2.4" (6.0 cm) deep
5.1 ounces

CONSCIENTIOUSLY PACKED AND SHIPPED WORLDWIDE