Description
Kashmir enamelled box. Gilt copper enamelled in polychrome. Kashmir, 19th century This covered box is richly enamelled in polychrome, with foliage and flowers in relief. It stands on a foot with openwork decoration, and has a gadrooned decoration on the lid and the lower part of the body. Objects of this type were in most cases destined for Western markets. Pieces of a similar type are preserved in the Victoria & Albert Museum (Inv. n°IS.1542-1883 or IS.1493- 1883). Accidents. H_25 cm D_15 cm
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Kashmir enamelled box. Gilt copper enamelled in polychrome. Kashmir, 19th century This covered box is richly enamelled in polychrome, with foliage and flowers in relief. It stands on a foot with openwork decoration, and has a gadrooned decoration on the lid and the lower part of the body. Objects of this type were in most cases destined for Western markets. Pieces of a similar type are preserved in the Victoria & Albert Museum (Inv. n°IS.1542-1883 or IS.1493- 1883). Accidents. H_25 cm D_15 cm
