Vessel - Wood - 1900-195 - Three containers

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Three antique wooden containers from India, dating to the mid-20th century, with original polychrome decoration and embossed metal mounts, each with a fitted lid and metal ring handle, sizes ranging from about 8 to 16 cm in height and up to 23 cm in diameter.

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Description from the seller

Attractive lot consisting of three antique wooden containers, finely handcrafted and reinforced with embossed and riveted metal mounts, representing traditional Asian decorative craftsmanship.

The containers feature:

Turned wooden structure

Original polychrome decoration in shades of red, ochre, yellow and black

Applied metal ornaments with floral and geometric motifs, typical of Himalayan / Northern Indian / Nepalese production

Original fitted lids, each with a metal ring handle

Lot Composition

1 large cylindrical container with lid

1 medium cylindrical container with lid

1 flattened / lenticular container with central lid

Dimensions (approx.)

Large container: height ~16 cm

Medium container: height ~14 cm

Small container: height ~8 cm

Lenticular container: diameter ~23 cm
(Dimensions visible in the photographs with a measuring ruler)

Condition

Good condition considering age:

Signs of age-related wear, patina and minor surface abrasions

Polychrome decoration largely well preserved

Metal elements naturally oxidized, consistent with age

No major structural damage observed

Translated Show original

Attractive lot consisting of three antique wooden containers, finely handcrafted and reinforced with embossed and riveted metal mounts, representing traditional Asian decorative craftsmanship.

The containers feature:

Turned wooden structure

Original polychrome decoration in shades of red, ochre, yellow and black

Applied metal ornaments with floral and geometric motifs, typical of Himalayan / Northern Indian / Nepalese production

Original fitted lids, each with a metal ring handle

Lot Composition

1 large cylindrical container with lid

1 medium cylindrical container with lid

1 flattened / lenticular container with central lid

Dimensions (approx.)

Large container: height ~16 cm

Medium container: height ~14 cm

Small container: height ~8 cm

Lenticular container: diameter ~23 cm
(Dimensions visible in the photographs with a measuring ruler)

Condition

Good condition considering age:

Signs of age-related wear, patina and minor surface abrasions

Polychrome decoration largely well preserved

Metal elements naturally oxidized, consistent with age

No major structural damage observed

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Details

Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Three containers
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
India
Height
16 cm
Dynastic Style/Period
20th - mid (WW II)
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1900-195
Sold by
Umberto
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Object sold
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Objects in auction
Private

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