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A GOLD CONTAINER IN THE FORM OF AN ARTICULATED FISH
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A GOLD CONTAINER IN THE FORM OF AN ARTICULATED FISH

PROBABLY EASTERN INDIA AND BAY OF BENGAL, 19TH CENTURY

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A GOLD CONTAINER IN THE FORM OF AN ARTICULATED FISH
PROBABLY EASTERN INDIA AND BAY OF BENGAL, 19TH CENTURY
For powdered vermillion, with gemset eyes, the hinged head opening to reveal an oval compartment, with applied fins
7 1/8in. (17cm.) long
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.

拍品專文

Similar containers in the shape of articulated fish are published in Silver Mughal Magnificence, exhibition catalogue, Charleroi, 1987, cat.116, p.95. They were used for cosmetic powders which included vermilion, turmeric, abil, gulal, etc.

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