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

Raj period. Of rounded form leading to a hexagonal rim with a pierced fish border, all upon a collet foot. The body with chased decoration in village and hunting pattern, with various animals, one side with a wise man (yogi) and the other a man attacking a lion. Gilt interior.

Diameter – 14.2 cm / 5.6 inches

Height – 8.3 cm / 3.25 inches

Weight – 274 grams / 8.81 ozt