Metal vase...anyone recognize the imagery? India? Other?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by aaroncab, Sep 7, 2020.

  1. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    I bought this on Ebay because the price was right even if it ends up being nothing. I don't have it yet but I'm attaching the pics from the listing. Seller called it a "dog eating elephant" vase...im not so sure thats whats happening here.

    Does anyone recognize the imagery?

    The images are pretty low res...once it arrives I'll get high res images up.

    12.5 inches (32 cm) tall.

    Thanks as always for taking a look!

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  2. Matt Johnson

    Matt Johnson Well-Known Member

    It looks Indian to me. A brass/bronze vase from the first half of the 20th century.
    You can find many similar items on google, the handles are decorated with serpents, fish etc.
     
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    tiger biting an elephant........
     
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  4. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    Thanks Matt and Komo.

    Here's some more detailed photos. I'm seeing some Hindu deities I believe, one with wings. Perhaps Garuda? And maybe Vishnu? The figures repeat in framed settings around the whole circumference. The entire surface of the vase has chased decoration. Not intricately detailed but a bit of work went into it.


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  5. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    @Any Jewelry I'm curious if you agree with India/20th century on this one? Thanks!
     
  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I would agree with India, but I'm thinking maybe late 19th century.
    A very nice, unusual piece.:)
     
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  7. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    Thank you so much AJ! I haven't found one extremely similar yet, I appreciate your thoughts and highly value your input.
     
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Try adding 'Mughal' as a search term, that works sometimes.
     
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