Fine Indian Vizagapatam Inlaid Hardwood Box C.1900

1900 - 1920

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a beautifully inlaid Vizagapatam hardwood box from the Madras region of India which dates from around 1900. The very decorative box has been skilfully and intricately inlaid with bone, coloured fruitwoods and mother of pearl. It has a geometric six pointed star and hexagon design to the top, whilst inside there is a pink silk lining and more inlay to the inside of the lid. The box is in excellent condition and is a good size, measuring 30cm by 30cm by 9cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

9cm (3.54")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

30cm (11.81")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA421000

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a beautifully inlaid Vizagapatam hardwood box from the Madras region of India which dates from around 1900.

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The very decorative box has been skilfully and intricately inlaid with bone, coloured fruitwoods and mother of pearl.

Rams Head Antiques

It has a geometric six pointed star and hexagon design to the top, whilst inside there is a pink silk lining and more inlay to the inside of the lid. The box is in excellent condition and is a good size, measuring 30cm by 30cm by 9cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

9cm (3.54")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

30cm (11.81")

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA421000