Two bidri ware boxes with covers and one bowl
India, Hyderabad, 19th century
The largest box divided into four sections, the smaller box footed with a lift-out tray similarly divided and with further space below, the bowl with a small foot, all made of black metal inlaid with silver in floral vine patterns
7¼ in. (18.5 cm.) max width (5)
Lot Essay
One box bearing an old label referring to an exhibition in London in 1886.