Oomersi Mawji (attributed) antique Indian silver parasol handle with beautiful and intricate repousse floral and bird designs, Bhuj, Kutch origin, 19th century, 17.72 in. long, 365 grams total. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne.
- Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
- Attributed - A cataloguing term where the item in the opinion of the cataloguers, is a of the period of the artist, craftsman or designer, and which probably in whole or part is the work of that person.
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