Lot 85
  • 85

An Anglo-Indian sarcophagus form horn work box, Vizagapatam, mid-19th century

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • Horn
  • 21.5cm. high, 33.5cm. wide, 24.5cm. deep; 8 1/2 in., 1ft. 1 1/4 in., 9 1/2 in.
the hinged lid opening to reveal a fitted sandalwood lined interior

Condition

Nice quality. Some re-glued elements but stable and no real losses, some separatins and traces of glue. Crazing and minor hair line cracks to buffalo horn. A good example in country house condition.
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