A FINE INDIAN JADE BOX AND COVER of clover-leaf form, the sides finely carved with naturalistic plants and flowers rising from stylised rocks, the gently domed cover with curling floral sprays issuing from a central stylised flowerhead itself arising from a central stem, 17th century (excellent condition) | Christie's

Lot 175

175

A FINE INDIAN JADE BOX AND COVER of clover-leaf form, the sides finely carved with naturalistic plants and flowers rising from stylised rocks, the gently domed cover with curling floral sprays issuing from a central stylised flowerhead itself arising from a central stem, 17th century (excellent condition)

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A FINE INDIAN JADE BOX AND COVER of clover-leaf form, the sides finely carved with naturalistic plants and flowers rising from stylised rocks, the gently domed cover with curling floral sprays issuing from a central stylised flowerhead itself arising from a central stem, 17th century (excellent condition)
5½in. (14cm.) long, 2½in. (6.3cm.) high

Lot Essay

A photocopy of an original note inside the box states 'Jade incense box belonged to Tippoo Sahib taken at the seige of Seringapatam by Sir Paul Nederick - It took seven years to carve and was all done by hand'.

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