Interesting tribal metalwork vessel for ID (OT)

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by colin henshaw

Hi Gene

I don't really have much idea - but I'll have a go. It looks like tinned copper, which makes me think of the Indian sub-continent. Not Islamic, so maybe from one of the tribal groupings in India or nearby ? Some sort of pouring/ritualistic vessel, maybe for water or wine ?

Regards.

Hi Colin,

Thanks for the help. I think its silver rather than tin.
I agree that it doesn't look Islamic, as you say Indian is definately possible, but I don't recognise the form or decoration.

Best
Gene