Water bowl, Jacob de Grebber, anonymous, 1679

Water bowl, Jacob de Grebber, anonymous, 1679

silver (metal), h 13.5cm × d 13cm More details

This silver water bowl with a cover is adorned with the same kind of large floral motifs found on the Indian ebony cabinet (elsewhere in this gallery). The set was made in Batavia, where Indian craftsmen further developed the floral style. The bowl was likely used to serve cold water.

On display in room 2.9

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