{"product_id":"museaal-indo-perzisch-ritueel-vat-vuurverguld-zwaar-gegoten-19e-eeuw","title":"Museum-quality Indo-Persian Ritual Vessel – Fire-Gilded \u0026 Heavy Cast – 19th Century","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMonumental Indo-Persian Ritual Vessel – Fire-Gilded – ca. 1850\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional ritual vessel is a rare example of high-quality Indo-Persian craftsmanship from the late 19th century. The object was crafted using the complex fire-gilding technique, a process in which gold is fused with bronze under extreme heat. This results in a deep, warm sheen that is retained for generations and imparts a unique spiritual aura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship and Tactile Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel is executed as a heavy cast, giving it an impressive mass and a powerful physical presence. The heavy quality attests to the ceremonial status this object originally held in a ritual setting. The interplay between the robust form and the delicate gilding makes this piece an absolute masterpiece for the serious collector.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthentic Patina and History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface displays a beautiful, authentic patina that has built up naturally over the years. The subtle wear in the fire gilding offers an honest insight into the history of the object and proves its long-standing ritual use. These traces of age are essential to the historical value and contribute to the unique, weathered character of the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis object is already located within the European Union and is therefore completely exempt from current Indian export restrictions (ASI obligation). For an international collector, this offers the important assurance of a legally tradable art object of museum quality, ready to be included in a prestigious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Ritual Vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Persian \/ India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th Century (ca. 1850-1890)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy cast bronze, Fire-gilded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, with historical patina and ritual wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free from export restrictions within the EU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57225628877131,"sku":"566","price":3875.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-indiaas-ritueel-vat-vuurverguld-19e-eeuw.jpg?v=1778056879","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/museum-indo-persian-ritual-vessel-fire-gilded-heavy-cast-19th-century","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}