Indian Repousse Tray

Name/Title

Indian Repousse Tray

Entry/Object ID

553

Acquisition

Accession

1891.001

Source or Donor

Anthony J. Drexel, Philadelphia

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Anthony J. Drexel

Made/Created

Artist

Unidentified

Place

City

Punjab or Lucknow

Country

India

Continent

Asia

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Diam, Height: 22 1/2x1 in

Height

1 in

Diameter

22-1/2 in

Material

Copper

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Exhibition Label

Label

Repoussé is an ancient method of metalworking that has been used in many diverse cultures throughout history. It describes the technique in which a malleable metal is ornamented or shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief.