A Cambodian Buddha image, c.19/20th century, repousse silver moulded over sand casting, seated in meditation above an ornately decorated multi-level platform with inscription to rear panel Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 10.63 in.
- 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.
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