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Anglo-Indian ivory veneered work box Visagapatam browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Pre 1837 VR: item # 949025 Please refer to our stock # 1565/3731 when inquiring.
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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 green due to biological changes in this organic material, thus making it more attractive and desirable.In addition, the fluted construction greatly enhances its elegant.Then, it is the size ;at 13 inches(33cm) long x 10inches (25cm) wide x 6 inches (15cm) high, it is one of the largest boxes of this type. The interior is fitted with several open and covered compartments and pin cushions. It is an item very much in its undisturbed and original condition,e.g all the pen work decoration are identical and not replacement.age: C. 1855/60. condition: very good, an old replacement of wood for green horn( which is not readily available)of about 2 1/2inches at the far end of the left side border and a small one at the back. Age-related hairlines as seen in the images.We can obtain CITES Export Licence, if necessary (2/3) weeks. | |||||||||||
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