Etsy - PushkinAntiques Antique 19Th Century Thai Solid Silver-Gilt Niello Enamel Large Bowl
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Antique early-19th Century extremely rare & fine large solid silver niello bowl, stylised leaf shaped rim & domed spreading foot, repousse decorated with dense floral gilded ground. Nielloware art & jewellery has always been very popular in Thailand, However, the niello technique does not seem to have originated in Thailand. It is said that it was introduced by the Persians or the Portuguese to Thailand since both countries had an early presence in Siam. CONDITION in Great Condition - No Damage. SIZE Height: 14.5cm Diameter: 21.5cm Weight: 775g Antique 19Th Century Thai Solid Silver-Gilt Niello Enamel Large Bowl, Siam, C.1800
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