ANTIQUE Inlaid Brass MARANAO GADOR WEDDING DOWRY VESSEL BOWL Islamic ASIAN ART

Description

Gorgeous true antique brass Gador, made by the Maranao people in the Philippines easily over 100 years ago, and could possibly be much older.
Hand laid brass with copper spots throughout. Also there could possibly be silver within this piece, under or around in the tarnish. I have not tested this piece for silver at all, so I really am not sure if there is silver or not...
This piece shows its age throughout the years with tarnish, dings and bumps, minor tarnishing, and other wear.
This particular Gador measures roughly 10" in diameter x 20" tall to the top of the lid, and weighs over 13lbs on it's own.
Below is a little info I took from another location, but the same info applies....
From the Islamic Maranao people of the southern Philippines' island of Mindanao, the shape shows influence from Mughal India and also Persia. Equally, the form is suggestive of Chinese porcelain ginger jars. The lids are domed and finished with tall spires. They belong to a group of jars known as gadurs or gadors. Gador jars were used to hold the ceremonial gifts for the bride's family given by the groom's relatives during wedding festivals. The gadurs were displayed in Maranao households and usually were received as gifts to for special occasions - such as gifts at weddings between wealthy people. Brassware items such as these were also used in nearby Borneo. They have some wear from use and age and some flaws from casting but overall they are exceptional pieces. These are rarely seen outside of museums.
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