Box - Wood, Brass - with oriental decorations
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From India, a decorative brass-engraved box with oriental decorations and scenes of exotic animals, dating to 1950–1960, measures 25 cm by 14.5 cm by 7 cm, with a wooden interior and a gilded lid.
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Brass fortune box/coffer with oriental-inspired engravings – elephants and exotic animals – mid-20th century
Description
Elegant rectangular brass box richly decorated with relief engravings depicting exotic scenes and animals in a tropical landscape.
The entire external surface is finely worked with ornamental motifs: palms, botanical elements and various animals including elephant, lion, deer and other exotic creatures, set in an Eastern or colonial-inspired landscape.
The lid features at the center an oval medallion depicting an elephant, surrounded by a complex incised botanical decoration.
The interior of the box is made of natural wood, while the lid is internally lined with gilded metal. The box opens via rear hinges and is equipped with a front tab for opening.
A highly evocative decorative object, typical of the brass engraving craftsmanship widespread between India and Southeast Asia in the 20th century and often aimed at the European market as a desk object or jewelry box.
Features
Item type: decorative box/jewelry box
Material: engraved brass and internal wood
Decoration: exotic animals, palms and tropical landscape
Technique: engraving and repoussé on brass
Shape: rectangular with hinged lid
Dimensions
Length: 25 cm
Width: 14.5 cm
Height: 7 cm
Weight:
519 g
Conditions
Overall good condition.
There are: signs of wear and use, natural brass patina, slight oxidation and small marks on the surface, some signs of wear inside
Solid structure and functioning hinges.
Shipping
Careful shipping with protective packaging and trackable shipment.
Brass fortune box/coffer with oriental-inspired engravings – elephants and exotic animals – mid-20th century
Description
Elegant rectangular brass box richly decorated with relief engravings depicting exotic scenes and animals in a tropical landscape.
The entire external surface is finely worked with ornamental motifs: palms, botanical elements and various animals including elephant, lion, deer and other exotic creatures, set in an Eastern or colonial-inspired landscape.
The lid features at the center an oval medallion depicting an elephant, surrounded by a complex incised botanical decoration.
The interior of the box is made of natural wood, while the lid is internally lined with gilded metal. The box opens via rear hinges and is equipped with a front tab for opening.
A highly evocative decorative object, typical of the brass engraving craftsmanship widespread between India and Southeast Asia in the 20th century and often aimed at the European market as a desk object or jewelry box.
Features
Item type: decorative box/jewelry box
Material: engraved brass and internal wood
Decoration: exotic animals, palms and tropical landscape
Technique: engraving and repoussé on brass
Shape: rectangular with hinged lid
Dimensions
Length: 25 cm
Width: 14.5 cm
Height: 7 cm
Weight:
519 g
Conditions
Overall good condition.
There are: signs of wear and use, natural brass patina, slight oxidation and small marks on the surface, some signs of wear inside
Solid structure and functioning hinges.
Shipping
Careful shipping with protective packaging and trackable shipment.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
with oriental decorations
Country of Origin
India
Material
Brass, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
14.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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