Large coupe aux scènes de chasse Lot n° 246

Lucknow or Calcutta, India, circa 1890 Embossed and chased silver on an amati ground, deep and hollow, resting on a wide pedestal, serrated edges, decorated with scenes of lion, tiger or wild boar hunting, the hunters fighting on horseback or elephant; with lions and tigers fighting with hunters who are on horseback or elephant. The bowl bears a large blank cartouche with a coat of arms. 15 x 19 cm Silver 800 thousandths. P. B. 638 gr. An Indian large silver repousse cup, Lucknow or Calcutta, India, circa 1890, the decoration featuring bands of Hindu deities and hunting scenes,