Vintage Etched Brass Pitcher With Blackened Ground, India, 6.5"

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This vintage brass pitcher from India features a blackened ground that is hand-etched to reveal floral and foliate motifs in … Read more This vintage brass pitcher from India features a blackened ground that is hand-etched to reveal floral and foliate motifs in polished brass. The form presents a rounded body, slender neck, and flared lip, completed with a fine metal handle.

Produced during the mid-twentieth century for the export market, the piece reflects workshop traditions that emphasized contrast between matte patination and burnished ornament. The surface retains tonal variation from age and handling, lending visual depth to the etched decoration.

Suitable as a display vessel or study piece, the pitcher illustrates the evolution of Indian metalwork as it bridged artisanal production and decorative household use.

Provenance details unknown; acquired directly from a Northern California collection.


For decorative purpose only, not recommended for food preparation.

Measurements: 6.5"H x 6.5"W x 3.5"D

Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Weight: 1.2 lb

Origin: India

Style: Bohemian

Age: Mid 20th Century (1960s–1980s) See less