Tang Dynasty-inspired Gold Embossed Metal Bowls

A pair of circular metal bowls with gold Embossing, the design…
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A pair of circular metal bowls with gold embossing, the design influenced by the silk Roads during the Tang dynasty, four Chinese characters to base, the design & shape made by a master craftsmen, molded & hand finished, a floral arabesques scrolling of vines with animals & birds to the exterior [2], depth 12 cm

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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