Nawab of Oudh - Silver Jewelry Box.

This Heritage Silver piece showcases exceptional Indian filigree craftsmanship in an octagonal trinket box with a sunburst pattern radiating from a central heart motif. The intricate silver wirework creates an almost lace-like appearance across the lid, while the box's sides display a rhythmic wave pattern that adds dimensional contrast. The beaded border frames the piece with refined precision, maintaining the traditional techniques associated with royal Indian silversmithing.

About Artwork: 

This 1950 silver treasure exemplifies the prestigious metalworking traditions preserved in noble Indian households, particularly the royal Vizianagram lineage. The piece demonstrates the remarkable patience and skill required for filigree work, where delicate silver threads are painstakingly twisted, curled, and soldered to create elaborate patterns. This personal keepsake box represents silver's cultural significance in Indian heritage, where such precious items were both functional possessions and symbols of family status and artistic patronage.