Mythical Conch Shell with Silvered Metal and Inlaid Stones
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A repousse metal mounted conch shell, India or Nepal, 20th century, the shell encased in silvered metal decorated with a mythical scene, animals and masks on a ground of flames and scrolling foliage, inlaid with coral, turqoise and jade, 23 cm long
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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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