Indian Kashmir Copper Repoussé Betel Serving Bowl figure The pottery vary in size

The pottery vary in size from large vessels over two feet in diameter to extremely small and elegantly made artefacts

bulbous base

Toward the end of the period

This axe stands as a compelling testament to the lifeways of these ancient Saharan peoples and to the sophisticated stone-working traditions of the Neolithic era

While floral motifs are traditional

Indian Kashmir Copper Repoussé Betel Serving Bowl figure The pottery vary in sizeLate 19th early 20th century, Kashmir, India Elegant and richly ornamented copper betel serving bowl of circular form, resting on three short pedestal feet. The body is exquisitely decorated in high repouss relief with a continuous band of floral and foliate scrolls, masterfully executed in the refined Kashmiri metalworking tradition. The surface exhibits a superb aged patina, with the raised motifs subtly polished from handling, while the recessed