Silver Bud Vase with Repoussé Floral Motifs

Small, antique-style silver bud vase featuring a tapered, baluster-shaped body and a scalloped rim. The exterior is extensively decorated with high-relief repoussé and chased floral and foliate scrolling patterns, likely of South Asian or Middle Eastern origin (possibly Indo-Persian). The craftsmanship involves hand-hammered detailing against a darkened, oxidized background, which enhances the sculptural quality of the floral blossoms and vine segments. The vase stands on a small circular base. Its surface exhibits a significant aged patina with dark oxidation in the recessed areas, highlighting the intricate metalwork. The material appears to be silver or a high-grade silver alloy, though specific hallmarks are not visible in the current view. Measuring approximately 4-6 inches in height, the piece displays characteristic signs of age, including minor surface abrasions and a softened edges to the relief work from historical polishing. The style suggests a late 19th-century or early 20th-century manufacture, indicative of colonial-era silversmithing where traditional motifs were applied to Western-style forms.