Bidri ware is a type of metalware that was traditionally made in the town of Bidar, located in the state of Karnatakain, India from the 14th century, but is now made throughout Northern India. It is made by combining a alloy of zinc and copper with a core of blackened alloy. The metal is then worked into intricate designs using a variety of techniques, including engraving, inlay, and repoussé. The designs often feature a combination of geometric patterns and figurative elements, and the metal is often inlaid with small pieces of silver or gold. Bidri ware is considered to be a form of folk art, and it is known for its rich black colour and intricate designs.

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An impressive antique Indian puzzle padlock with four keys…

Antique Indian Puzzle Padlock with Silver Bidri Ware, 19th Century

An impressive antique Indian puzzle padlock with four keys finished in silver bidri ware, 19th century, 15 cm high

Antique Indian Mughal Bidri Ware Hookah base finely inlaid with…

Mughal Bidri Ware Hookah Base with Silver Inlay, 18th-19th Century

Antique Indian Mughal Bidri Ware Hookah base finely inlaid with silver Blooming flowers and foliate borders, 18th-19th century, height 20.5 cm

Indo-Persian bronze shield with Bidri decoration, 18th/19th…

Indo-Persian Bidri-decorated Bronze Shield, 18th/19th Century

Indo-Persian bronze shield with Bidri decoration, 18th/19th century, 23.5 cm diameter

Late 19th century Indian Bidriware silver inlaid vase, with…

Indian Bidriware Silver Inlaid Vase with Ornate Foliage Panels

Late 19th century Indian Bidriware silver inlaid vase, with traditional ornate panels of scrolling foliage, 15 cm high

A Chinese carved coconut cup, an Indian bidri ware box and…

Assorted Asian Artifacts, 20th Century

A Chinese carved coconut cup, an Indian bidri ware box and three porcelain dishes, 20th century, (5 items), the cup 7.5 cm high

Collection of parasols and walking stick handles, 19th century…

19th Century Parasols & Walking Stick Handles Collection

Collection of parasols and walking stick handles, 19th century and later, comprising a Chinese silver handle, marked, two Indo Persian bidriware handles, a mother-of-pearl and gilt metal handle and two Indian Kutch white metal handles (6). Provenance: The…

A bidriware walking stick with antelope handle, north India,…

Antelope-handled Bidriware Walking Stick with Hidden Blade

A bidriware walking stick with antelope handle, north India, 19th century, screw out handle reveals and blade (tip missing), 72 cm long

A Bidri vase with traditional inlaid silver decoration,…

Silver Inlaid Bidri Vase, 28cm Height

A Bidri vase with traditional inlaid silver decoration, circular foot. Height 28 cm

Two Northern Indian Mughal style Bidri vessels, 19th century,…

Mughal Style Bidri Vessels with Silver Inlay Decoration

Two Northern Indian Mughal style Bidri vessels, 19th century, the hourglass-shaped vase tightly waisted, with flaring foot and mouth rim, decorated overall with borders and oval reserves with scrolling poppies of intricate silver inlay, contrasting…

Indian silver inlay Bidri trinket box width 15 cm x depth 10 cm…

Indian Silver Inlay Bidri Trinket Box

Indian silver inlay Bidri trinket box width 15 cm x depth 10 cm x height 4 cm

Antique Bidriware silver inlay vase

Bidriware Silver Inlay Vase - Antique Treasure

Antique Bidriware silver inlay vase