拍品 168
  • 168

An ivory and sandalwood miniature carved chest, Vizagapatam, India, late 18th century

估價
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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描述

  • sandlewood, ivory, lapis lazuli, mineral stones, cloth lining
composed of sandlewood decorated with ivory plaques on four mineral stone feet, the front with six drawers, each carved with scenes of wildlife and two entwined dragons, a band of scrolling vines above, set at the top with a lapis-lazuli panel   

Condition

In overall good condition, small chips to corners, some repairs to ivory plaques, mineral stones serving as feet also restored, some scratches to surface consistent with age and use, the reverse lined with a bordeaux silk cloth, as viewed.
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