26th Apr, 2023 11:00
Asian & Islamic Works of Art
277
A PARCEL GILT AND NIELLO-WORK SILVER DISH, THAILAND, 19TH CENTURY
the lotiform rim with raised edge, decorated with engraved gilt and niello lotus motifs, standing on four short fluted feet, 5cm high, 35cm diameter, weight: 1238g
Provenance: Property of a European Collector (see lot 8 for further details)
Parcel gilt silver combined with niello work is one of the most characterist crafts of Thailand. For other examples, see William Warren and Luca Invernizzi Tetoni, Arts and Crafts of Thailand, London 1994, pp.26-27.
Sold for £1,700
the lotiform rim with raised edge, decorated with engraved gilt and niello lotus motifs, standing on four short fluted feet, 5cm high, 35cm diameter, weight: 1238g
Provenance: Property of a European Collector (see lot 8 for further details)
Parcel gilt silver combined with niello work is one of the most characterist crafts of Thailand. For other examples, see William Warren and Luca Invernizzi Tetoni, Arts and Crafts of Thailand, London 1994, pp.26-27.
Auction: Asian & Islamic Works of Art, 26th Apr, 2023
