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Indian Asian Antique Brass Alms Dish with Hamsa Bird Design

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A fine antique Asian Indian brass alms dish molded with a hamsa bird design and dating from the 19th century. The hamsa is believed to be based on an aquatic migratory bird and is believed to be a goose. It is used in Indian culture as a spiritual symbol. The lightly made dish is of round form with a raised edge and small folded back rim. The edge has a molded vertical ribbing pattern with a simple incised patterning to the rim. The centre of the dish is slightly raised and relief molded with a figure of the hamsa bird in side profile with its raised tail feathers. The bird is finely detailed with good features and set against a finely stippled ground and set within a decorative border with a further floral border running around the outer edge of the inner dish. The alms dish is not marked with a polished finish to the inside and with its original uncleaned patina to the base. Provenance: acquired from the British Art market. In good condition with wear associated with age and use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Diameter: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: OR23092 1stDibs: LU1328229664492

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