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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gimbler-dave, post: 332352, member: 313&quot;]This is a recently arrived piece that we are researching. From an area temple, it has some religious function or use. It is a lidded container that measures 7-3/4 inches in height to the top of the finial with lid in place. About 3-1/2 inches in diameter at the body, the rim is 1-7/8 inches in diameter. Weight 250 grams.</p><p>I have several questions I am trying to get answers for. One is the functional purpose of the piece. The second is help with the hallmark - I am not sure what country it is from nor how to read it (although I will start checking on that after finishing this posting). The third question is the identity of the man on the lid in terms of his function or job. I&#039;m sure that&#039;s tied in with the overall identity of the piece. Any other comments or observations are appreciated - sometimes the group here will see things we totally miss, and its great to have more experienced eyes looking at the item.</p><p>The repousse work goes all the way around and has a building, and a couple of animals, mixed in with the overall floral motif. There are 6 lobes on the side of the container. The tarnish/patina in the grooves really make the surface detail pop out, and made it easy to photograph against a white background - sometimes difficult with silver items. Pictures follow below. Thank you! ... Dave</p><p>[ATTACH=full]111229[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]111230[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]111232[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]111231[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]111233[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]111234[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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