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All Items: Indian Subcontinent: Pre 1900: item #973230

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Nirvana Oriental Antiques
London
United Kingdom
+(44) 20 7221 5749

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$1500

Anglo-Indian box Visagapatam

An Anglo-Indian work/jewel box made in the region of Visagapatam with a sandalwood body onlaid profusely with pierced ivory mounts and silver studs.The mounts are beautifully decorated with incised and black pen figures, pavilions and flora.Notice the unusual vignettes of winged angels( front and back panels)which were obviously insipired by European imagery. The interior is fitted with a tray with compartments for sewing implements and jewellery. This is an above average example in its pristine condition and craftsmanship. age: C. 1870. size; 9 inches (23cm x 6 1/2 inches (16.5cm) x 3 1/2inches(9cm) high.condition; excellent.We can obtain CITES Export Licence , if necessary.(2/3 weeks)