Box (2) - Wood
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Two wooden boxes from India dating to the 1950s–1960s; the larger carved and inlaid wood box measures about 15×10×6 cm (368 g) with animal reliefs, micro-mosaic work and an original key, and shows interior damage, while the smaller Khatam-kari inlay box is about 10×7×4 cm (102 g) with a hand-painted scene on the lid.
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The largest box is carved and inlaid wood, typical of Anglo-Indian antiques or Bombay-style from the 19th century, which usually feature animal reliefs and micro-mosaic or sadeli work. It measures approximately 15x10x6 cm and weighs 368 grams, has its original key and interior defects; - The smallest box is Khātam-kari craft: Persian technique of inlaying micro-mosaics that combines precise geometric triangles made from colored woods, camel bone or brass, and miniature painting: The top lid features a traditional hand-painted scene (often inspired by the Safavid era or ancient equestrian sports such as polo/chovgan or hunting). It measures approximately 10x7x4 cm and weighs 102 grams. - They are only shipped within the European Community by DHL Deutsche Post.
The largest box is carved and inlaid wood, typical of Anglo-Indian antiques or Bombay-style from the 19th century, which usually feature animal reliefs and micro-mosaic or sadeli work. It measures approximately 15x10x6 cm and weighs 368 grams, has its original key and interior defects; - The smallest box is Khātam-kari craft: Persian technique of inlaying micro-mosaics that combines precise geometric triangles made from colored woods, camel bone or brass, and miniature painting: The top lid features a traditional hand-painted scene (often inspired by the Safavid era or ancient equestrian sports such as polo/chovgan or hunting). It measures approximately 10x7x4 cm and weighs 102 grams. - They are only shipped within the European Community by DHL Deutsche Post.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
368 g
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
India
Material
Wood
Style
Antique inspired
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
6 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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