A Indian sterling silver bowl, probably Madras c. 1898, with import mark of George Edward & Sons, Glasgow 1898. Hemispherical body embossed and chased in high relief with 15 avatars of Vishnu, the pedestal foot embossed and chased with scenes of village life . 8.5" (21cm) diameter, 5.25" (13.3cm) high, 16.8 troy oz (521g).