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Which Indian cities were known for hammered metal vessels with traced decoration?
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Warrior and attendants plaque, brass relief sculpture by Edo artists in the court of the kingdom of Benin (now Nigeria), 16th–17th century; in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.
In the context of Indian metalwork, the cities of Chennai (formerly Madras), Bangalore, and Tiruchchirappalli are specifically noted for their production of hammered metal vessels featuring traced decoration.1