Box with engraved temple. Silver, Indo-Himalayan School. 19th century. Repoussé and chased silver. Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 9 cm. This irregularly shaped silver box is decorated in relief with an architectural scene depicting stepped temples against a mountainous landscape, possibly inspired by the sanctuaries of the Kathmandu Valley. The fine chased work and the multi-layered composition reveal a profound narrative sense and remarkable skill in metalwork. Its total weight is 172 grams. This piece, typical of 19th-century Indo-Himalayan silversmithing, combines technical precision with a symbolic iconography of spiritual ascent, reflecting the fusion of decorative art and religious devotion.
