Interesting example of Indian metalwork, with OT quiz!

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Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

Gene, it is most interesting planter, and it is true that part of the decorations can be seen on Indian weapons. The decorations at the top and the bottom of the planter are often used in Deccan, but you can also see them used in other parts of India.
Nidhi, thank you for 'translating' the abbreviations and for showing the old photos. It gives the decorations a deeper perspective when you have something to compare the decorations to.
Jens

Hi Jens,

I know I'm a bit of an offender with the OT-bowl threads, but this seemed interesting enough to venture.
This is a new type for me. The quality is rather nice (not sure it comes across too well in the pictures) It has real age, and the mixture of obviously 'tourist/alien' appeal and traditional design is such a striking contrast, that it seems to have appeal not only to the general metalwork collectors such as myself, but also have aspects that would interest those who study the decoration of Indian weapons.
Would you be able to venture a guess as to if it did originate in the Deccan plateau/region?

Regards
Gene