Antique 19th c Islamic Indo Persian Kashmir North India Mache Bowl

A very fine quality antique 19th century, Islamic, Indo-Persian, lacquered papier mache bowl of lobed circular form, with a scalloped rim on a raised circular foot. It has 26 lobed petals superbly hand-painted in gold and various pigments with flower sprays, foliage, and teardrop-shaped paisley motifs. The lower rounded body is finely hand-painted with floral sprays and perching birds (gul-o-bulbul, roses and nightingales). The interior of the bowl is fitted with a brass lining.
 
REFERENCES: Please see the link below for related lacquered papier-mache painted with similar designs in the collection of The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences in Australia.
https://collection.maas.museum/object/36076
 
CONDITION: Showing age and usage. In very good original untouched condition.
MEASUREMENTS:
Diameter: 24 cm (6.61 inches).
Height: 14 cm (1.89 inches.)