Bidri Work Mughal Fish Box From Lucknow - 19th Century Mirrors This intricate Indian textile printing

This intricate Indian textile printing block is carved with repeating design and can still be used for printing to this day

A sturdy chain stops the chest lid from falling back straining the hinges

These boxes were made using the lost wax casting technique also known as cire perdue

forged iron fittings

Bidri Work Mughal Fish Box From Lucknow - 19th Century Mirrors This intricate Indian textile printingThis characterful Indian metal Bidri ware fish box is of Mughal design and dates to the 19th century. Bidriware is a delicate art of inlaying silver onto oxidised zinc. Bidri work is time consuming and the end product is delightful, sophisticated, and refined. An ideal gift for a collector. An almost identical example can be found in the National Museum, Delhi. From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More delivery options