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GOA OR GUJARAT, WESTERN INDIA, 17TH CENTURY
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A TORTOISESHELL AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL CASKET
GOA OR GUJARAT, WESTERN INDIA, 17TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, with tall bevelled cover, the wood casket with tortoiseshell veneer overall, inlaid with mother-of-pearl motifs includings birds, rabbits and dogs, with rosettes and chequered motifs, the ground with applied silver rosettes or bands of small studs along the leading edges, with two handles, lock and key, cracks, some losses, small restoration
5 x 9 x 5 1/8in. (12.7 x 23 x 13xcm.)
GOA OR GUJARAT, WESTERN INDIA, 17TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, with tall bevelled cover, the wood casket with tortoiseshell veneer overall, inlaid with mother-of-pearl motifs includings birds, rabbits and dogs, with rosettes and chequered motifs, the ground with applied silver rosettes or bands of small studs along the leading edges, with two handles, lock and key, cracks, some losses, small restoration
5 x 9 x 5 1/8in. (12.7 x 23 x 13xcm.)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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