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Anglo-Indian ivory veneered work box Visagapatam Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Pre 1837 VR item# 949025 (stock# 1565/3731)
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A rare and imposing Anglo-Indian ivory veneered work box from the Visagapatam region of India. It is exceptional in several respects: the incised black pen decoration depicts Chinese figures, indicating that it was made by a small group of Chinese craftsmen who had migrated to the East coast of India. Further,to create colour contrast, clever use of buffalo horn was made in the exterior base border, interior lid border, the covers of compartments and ball feet.Note that the horn has turned dark ...click for details

Anglo Indian ivory work box Visagapatam Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1837 VR item# 944885 (stock# 1559/3345)
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An Anglo Indian ivory veneered work box , its hinged cover in cavetto moulding style and enclosing an inner compartment accessed from the interior. The box contains four lidded, four open compartments and a secret drawer.The ivory is beautifully decorated with the typical Visagapatam incised black pen floral motifs and ring tamed lion handles- the whole raised on hairy paw feet. A paper label on the base reads : " T. Webb, 5 Mornington Terrace, Wanstead, watchmakers , Jewellers and C...&quo ...click for details

Indian ivory inlaid hardwood figure of elephant Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1920 item# 942201 (stock# 1560/366)
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An Indian hardwood figure of an elephant beautifully inlaid with ivory and decorated with incised black pen. Standing on a plinth, it measures a total of 34cm long . Excluding the plinth, it is 11 inches (25cm) long x 8 inches (20cm) high. age: C. 1900. condition: very good indeed.

Anglo-Indian ebony tea caddy Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1900 item# 937017 (stock# 1326/231)
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An Anglo-Indian ebony tea caddy from the region of Negina, carved in low relief with the flora and foliage of the region. On account of the hardness of ebony as a wood, most carvers achieved their excellence with shallow decoration. This caddy bears a silver double-headed eagle mount on the cover and four silver protective corner mounts , thus creating an elegant contrast of colours. We have not researched the eagle , but it points to a Portuguese market.size: 8 1/4 inches (21cm) x 4 1/2 inches ...click for details

Indian ivory elephant semi- precious stones mounted Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Pre 1920 item# 925210 (stock# 1520/424)
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An Indian ivory carving of an elephant with upturned trunk, mounted with semi-precious stones , garnet, citrine etc.In very good condition, it is a gem of an object of virtu. age; C. 1900. size: 5 1/4inches (23cm ) max. length.

Mughal Delhi ivory miniature of Emperor Akbar Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1900 item# 912081 (stock# 1335/361)
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An ivory miniature of Emperor Akbar in a "Delhi shellac" frame.According to some recent research, this type of image with its exaggerated facial features was made for the Mughal Court rather than export European taste- a kind of retrospective nostalgic homage to the earlier and more glorious times. It is finely detailed and enhanced with gilt touches. The equally unusually frame is made from walnut and coated with black "Delhi shellac", a technique which was employed in the m ...click for details

Anglo-Indian ivory work box Visagapatam Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1837 VR item# 906513 (stock# 1512/3329)
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An Anglo-Indian ivory veneered sewing box from the Visagapatam region, it is an imposing example of the restrained Neoclassical taste of Georgian England made by the excellent craftsmen of East coast India.The body is of sandalwood and the veneer is decorated with the typical black pen incised decoration of Greek key fret pattern ; the central vignette bearing entwined initials. The interior has several covered and open compartments with its accessories, the tray lifts up to reveal a vacant cha ...click for details

Indian ivory group of fighting animals Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1910 item# 902750 (stock# 1517/424)
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An Indian ivory group of jungle animals in a spectacular and ferocious fight.The central figure is the elephant, holding tightly in his upturned trumpet a hapless tiger and crushing another under his foot- all that and whilst he is being attacked from behind by two small lions one of which has actually managed to grab the elephant's tail in his mouth.Then , separately, there are a pair of lion and lioness , full bodied, ample manes, menacing expressions ready to charge and join the big figh ...click for details

Visagapatam Indian writing box inlaid Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1837 VR item# 869157 (stock# 1482/2461)
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An Indian writing box ( scribe's box)from the Visagapatam region , it is made of rosewood and inlaid with ivory and bone on the cover and four sides.These decorations are inspired by the local flora and foliage . The inlays are engraved and then stained black. The interior which is in the original condition is plain; two vertical struts secure the cover( about 1 inch of the top ends missing). There are divisions within the box; two of them on the sides being covered by flaps whilst the cent ...click for details

Sri lankan ebony elephant jewelled silver dressing Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Pre 1910 item# 862717 (stock# 1473/01)
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An elephant carved from ebony, it has an elaborate dressing of engraved silver which is set with faceted semi precious stones e.g garnet, citrine and tourmaline .A howdah surmounts the back of the animal and its tusks are half covered with silver sleeves. This is a very opulent, eye catching and decorative object and a good example of Sri Lankan luxury art , utilizing the island's best wood ebony and its wealth of gem stones.Age; C. 1900. size: 8 3/4 inches(22cm) high. condition: very good, ...click for details

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