Box - Wood

Anglo-Indian Hand-Carved Wooden Box – Floral & Animal Motifs

A decorative wooden box in the Anglo-Indian carved style, closely comparable to traditional Indian temple boxes often seen in Victorian and colonial period collections. The exterior is richly hand-carved in high relief with dense foliate and floral patterns, interspersed with animal figures. This create an intricate, textured surface typical of Indian workshop craftsmanship from the late 19th to early 20th century.

The rectangular form features a hinged lid with a carved central motif and floral scrolling that wraps fully around the box. The interior reveals natural wood grain and a simple, functional storage space ideal for small keepsakes, jewelry, or documents. The metal hinges and lock escutcheon show age-appropriate wear.

Details:

Style: Anglo-Indian hand-carved decorative box

Material: Solid carved wood

Decoration: Deep relief with floral, foliage and animal motifs
Condition: Good structural condition with signs of age consistent with an antique decorative item — minor wear to carvings and slight movement in hinges, consistent with age and authentic use

This piece would make an attractive addition to collections of colonial, decorative woodwork, or ethnographic furniture. Comparable to antique temple carving boxes known in the decorative antiques market.

Dimension: 28x12x9cm