• Arts of India auction at Christies

    Sale 9917

    Arts of India

    London, South Kensington

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    10 June 2013

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    • A GOLD, COLOURED-GLASS AND SIL
    Lot 248

    A GOLD, COLOURED-GLASS AND SILVER-GILT BOX

    PRATAPGARH, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 1,250

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    GBP 1,200 - GBP 1,800

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    A GOLD, COLOURED-GLASS AND SILVER-GILT BOX
    PRATAPGARH, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
    Of rectangular form, the hinged lid decorated with a blue-stained glass panel on which is applied a gold découpé composition depicting a tiger hunt in the jungle, the sides with repoussé decoration of floral scrolls, inscribed "DR. PRAKASH NARAIN M.D.", minor losses and dents, otherwise in good condition
    3¾ x 1 1/8 x 2½in. (9.3 x 2.5 x 6.4cm.)

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