Indian Benares Brass Lidded Chalice Vase with Figural Panels and Pedestal Base

This Indian Benares brass vase combines chalice-like form with a lidded top and detailed figural engraving, creating a piece that is both sculptural and ornamental. Standing 19.5 centimetres tall and measuring 7 centimetres across, it features a slender stem, domed lid with a pointed finial, and a gently faceted body elevated on a flared pedestal base.

The surface is richly engraved with a series of stylised figures, possibly deities or symbolic courtly figures, framed within arched foliate borders and set among densely patterned floral and crosshatched backgrounds. The lid is similarly decorated, with engraved leaf and floral motifs encircling the surface. The precision of the engraving, along with the varying tones of brass and worn silvered highlights, gives the piece an expressive texture and a layered patina.

This vase is ideal as a decorative object for display in a cabinet, on a console, or as part of a curated brass or global-inspired vignette. The lid lifts away cleanly, revealing the inner chamber, which could be used to hold dried stems, or simply admired for its form.

In good vintage condition with visible age related wear, particularly to the engraved surfaces where the silvered finish has softened over time. The overall effect is rich and quietly dramatic, bringing handmade detail and cultural resonance into the home.