Lot Essay
The nagari inscription on this casket is probably an extract from the Ramcharitmanas.
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NORTH INDIA, 17TH CENTURY
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AN INDIAN CAST AND ENGRAVED BRASS CASKET
NORTH INDIA, 17TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form on four corner feet, with hinged coffered lid with handle, the latch, body and lid with various engraved floral sprays, three bands of scrolling flowering vine, plaque on top of lid with nagari inscription, hole in back of body, rubbed
11in. (28cm.) wide
NORTH INDIA, 17TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form on four corner feet, with hinged coffered lid with handle, the latch, body and lid with various engraved floral sprays, three bands of scrolling flowering vine, plaque on top of lid with nagari inscription, hole in back of body, rubbed
11in. (28cm.) wide
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
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