Bidri Pandan with Chevrons

Cleveland Museum of Art

Bidri Pandan with Chevrons by Bidri. The object is a rounded, domed container with a flat base. The body is made up of multiple sides, likely eight, that are slightly curved. The entire surface is covered in a pattern of silver and black designs. The main pattern consists of chevrons pointing upwards and downwards, arranged in a repeating sequence. The chevrons are outlined in black and filled with silver. Between and around the chevrons are intricate black designs that resemble curving lines and shapes. A thin black line runs horizontally around the middle of the container, separating the body from the domed top. The background of the image fades from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.