Bowl
late 19th century (made)
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Bowl (Batil), of silver with repoussé and engraved decoration. On the base, a four petalled open flower surrounded by foliage enclosed within a circular border of zig-zag lines and pointed ovals; there are 3 applied feet comprising small domes with knobs; round the body of the bowl are semi-circular compartments enclosing foliage motifs with a stamped zig-zag border near the rim which is vertical.
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Materials and techniques | Silver, repoussé |
Brief description | Bowl (Batil), silver, repoussé, Malaysia, late 19th century |
Physical description | Bowl (Batil), of silver with repoussé and engraved decoration. On the base, a four petalled open flower surrounded by foliage enclosed within a circular border of zig-zag lines and pointed ovals; there are 3 applied feet comprising small domes with knobs; round the body of the bowl are semi-circular compartments enclosing foliage motifs with a stamped zig-zag border near the rim which is vertical. |
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Credit line | Given by S.R. Schofield |
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Accession number | IS.108-1964 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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