A richly decorated antique Indian brass pitcher showcasing traditional Meenakari-style enameled decoration over finely hand-engraved floral and foliate motifs. The surface features layered bands of deep red, sage green, black, and burnished gold tones, meticulously chiseled and enamel-filled to create exceptional depth and visual rhythm.
The elegant tapered form, flared pour rim, and gracefully scrolled handle reflect late 19th to early 20th century North Indian metalworking traditions, often produced for the Anglo-Indian export market or for refined domestic use. The precision of the engraving and the controlled enamel application indicate skilled hand craftsmanship rather than later mass production.
This piece functions beautifully as a decorative accent—ideal for a bar cart, shelf, or maximalist vignette—and also holds strong appeal for collectors of South Asian decorative arts, enameled metalwork, and antique brass.
CONDITION
Excellent antique condition. The exterior enamel and hand-engraved decoration are exceptionally well preserved, with no losses to the decorative surfaces. The interior presents a highly polished, reflective brass surface; any dark or linear areas visible in photographs are purely reflections caused by lighting and the mirror-like finish, not cracks, splits, or structural flaws. No dents, repairs, or metal fatigue observed. Light, even patina and surface wear are consistent with age and traditional hand-worked brass.
MEASUREMENTS
Height: 6 inches
Width: 6 inches (handle to pour rim)
Base Diameter: 3 inches
Weight: 1.10 pounds
MATERIALS
Brass with hand-engraved decoration and enameled detailing
ORIGIN & PERIOD
India
Late 19th – early 20th century
Meenakari-influenced decorative metalwork
The base retains visible hand-finishing and lathe-turning marks consistent with traditional late 19th–early 20th century Indian brass workmanship.
