ANTIQUE 19thC INDIAN KUTCH SOLID SILVER CENTREPIECE c.1890

Antique late 19th Century Indian Kutch solid silver centrepiece. This impressive and substantial silver bowl is crafted with remarkable skill, featuring an elaborate repoussé design of finely detailed flowers, scrolling foliage on matted ground that adorn its entire surface. Elevated on a central column, the bowl is gracefully supported by three intricately cast seated figures, each holding a floral staff, often symbolising strength and prosperity.

The piece rests upon a hexagonal decorative base, adding to its architectural elegance, and is completed with finely crafted ball-and-claw feet, a design element often associated with both European and Indian decorative arts. As is customary with high-quality Indian silver of the period, the bowl is unmarked; however, it has been acid-tested, confirming a silver purity of 900 or higher.

Dating to the 1880s–1900s, this bowl exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of Indian silversmiths during the late 19th century, a period when luxury silverware was produced both for local maharajahs and for European and British patrons who admired the intricate artistry of Indian metalwork.

Reference Number: A10447