Small brass dish

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Chinoiserie, Aug 26, 2023.

  1. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    I picked this up the other day for a quid. Looks like it has some age. I think it is more than likely South Asian as is a lot of brass ware. It is about 10cm in diameter. Does anyone understand the meaning/origin of the engraving on it?

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    Chinoiserie, Aug 26, 2023
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Ditto.
    The border looks Indonesian, with that triangular motif, but the rest doesn't, so S. Asia is my bet too.
    Looks like it could be inspired by a town or regional crest.
    Floral designs in that region are often based on the sacred lotus, even if they look nothing like it.;)
     
    Any Jewelry, Aug 26, 2023
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  3. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    Yes it does look like a crest. I guess there are many thousands to search through
     
    Chinoiserie, Aug 26, 2023
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    There are. It could also be inspired by the shape of a crest, for decorative purposes, but not based on an actual crest.
     
    Any Jewelry, Aug 26, 2023
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