An unusual late 19^th / early 20^th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver bowl, Lucknow circa 1900

Raj period. Of compressed circular form with convex sides with a wavy rim. The body with chased decoration of various village scenes within oval vignettes to the upper section all below a border of foliate scrolls. The lower section with a band in Calcutta style village pattern, including figures carrying fish, all against a textured ground. The underside with a chased symbol of a bird.

Diameter – 12.4 cm / 4.88 inches

Height – 12.5 cm / 4.92 inches

Weight – 570 grams / 18.33 ozt