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Pearl plauques mounted by silver pin Pitcher and dish, Singapore #150019514
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The Pitcher and dish is composed of mother-of-pearl plaques mounted by silver pins. The interior structure is metal. The central medallion appears to be an open plauques that forms a crown of petals. The dish is an early example of precious objects made in India specialy for Europeon customers.This construction required great skill, as specialized techniques were needed to cut and polish the mother-of-pearl in order to retain the iridescent sheen.This dish has been stored and maintained at Asian Civilization museum, Singapore.
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