A fine Kutch silver répoussé, chased and gilt flask and cover, the heavy thick gauge Indian Mughal silver work is typical of the finest work from the Kutch region of India. The technique was developed to allow deep precise répoussé work. Starting from a flat sheet worked from the back and finished by filling the flask with a resin, the silversmith was able to achieve these striking deeply incised foliate designs. When finished the flask was heated and the resin removed. This fine example is also gilt for added opulence and is among the finer pieces from the region.
- India
- Circa 1850
Height: 40 cms (15.75 ins)
Diameter: 15 cms (6 ins)
The répoussé technique used in this flask allowed for deep, precise patterns that were further enhanced by chasing, a method used to refine the design on the front of the piece by finishing the silver. The raised areas of ornament are combined with flat polished silver for maximum contrast. The combination of these techniques results in the deeply incised foliate designs seen on the flask, which are typical of the luxurious and intricate aesthetic of Mughal-era decorative arts.
Gilding, the process of applying a thin layer of gold, was added to this flask to increase its opulence and visual appeal. This technique was often used in the decorative arts to give silver objects the appearance of solid gold, enhancing their prestige and value.
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