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880 - Two Anglo-Indian carved wood boxes, early 20th century, West Bengal, Kolkata (Calcutta), of rectangular shape, one example resting on a stepped base, each surmounted by a hinged lid, the exterior carved with overlapping registers of rosette sprays, trailing vegetal and floral foliage, encased within narrow bands of zigzag fretwork, the cover centred with a floral medallion, one interior fitted with a later letter holder, the other divided into three sections (larger 42cm wide, 19cm deep, 13cm high; smaller 34cm wide, 20cm deep, 13cm high) (2) Condition Report: Knocks, splits and losses present to wider example (key present with wider example). The narrower, longer example in better condition, with minor condition issues associated with age and use. For images, please request a condition report.
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Two Anglo-Indian carved wood boxes, early 20th century, West Bengal, Kolkata (Calcutta), of rectangular shape, one example resting on a stepped base, each surmounted by a hinged lid, the exterior carved with overlapping registers of rosette sprays, trailing vegetal and floral foliage, encased within narrow bands of zigzag fretwork, the cover centred with a floral medallion, one interior fitted with a later letter holder, the other divided into three sections (larger 42cm wide, 19cm deep, 13cm high; smaller 34cm wide, 20cm deep, 13cm high) (2) Condition Report: Knocks, splits and losses present to wider example (key present with wider example). The narrower, longer example in better condition, with minor condition issues associated with age and use. For images, please request a condition report.
Auction details
Asian and Islamic Art - Day TwoAuction house
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