An early 20^th century Anglo – Indian silver bowl, Lucknow circa 1920

Raj period. Of compressed circular form with a fold over rim. The sides with embossed decoration in Burmese pattern, of various figures including a kinnari and other figures seated on a dias, all within shaped architraves with lambrequins, interspersed with trees. All above an acanthus leaf border, the upper section with rosettes and trailing foliage within a scalloped border. The underside flat chased with a peacock, encircled.

Height – 15.8 cm / 6.25 inches

Diameter – 23 cm / 9.05 inches

Weight – 1150 grams / 36.97 ozt