Fish-shaped box (bidri ware) made of dark zinc alloy with traces of iron and other metals, inlaid sc
Fish-shaped box (bidri ware) made of dark zinc alloy with traces of iron and other metals, inlaid scales are polished silver alloy. 9.25 inches longMade in northeastern India (Hyderabad or Lucknow), 19th centurySource: Met Museum -- source link
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