India, 2nd half of the 19th century, decorative sculpture serving as a armrest on the throne of Maharaja, made in a maharajas coart workshop, silver lion statue, 832/1000 silver, repossage and engravery, silver containes cadmium, copper and small amount of iron, weight 1008,65 g, overall size 24 x 28,5 x 8 cm.
Materials analysis: PhDr. Martin Hložek, Technical Museum in Brno
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