Bidri Basin
https://clevelandart.org/art/2020.205
Wide-rimmed basins called sailabchi were used to catch water poured from a pitcher during hand washing before prayer and before and after meals. A sumptuous example such as this was made for an elite setting. Every element of the allover floral arabesque was cut from silver an...
Artifact
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Terms
Technique
Zinc alloy with silver and brass inlay
Genre
Metalwork
Department
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
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