A Rare Polychrome-Lacquered Kashmiri Domed Stationery Box; India Circa 1850.
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Description
An exceptional Kashmiri polychrome-lacquer dome-top letter box with finely-painted floral decoration. A lift-off lid reveals a sectional slatted storage compartment for documents / letters. Intricately decorated overall with floral motifs and scrolls in an unusual colorway. A beautiful period example from the Kashmir region.
India. Circa 1850.
height: 6 in. 15 cm.,
width: 9.5 in. 24 cm.,
depth: 4.5 in. 11.5 cm. -
More Information
Origin: India Period: 19th Century Materials: Lacquer, Polychrome Condition: Good. working lock and key Creation Date: Circa 1850. Styles / Movements: Indian, Traditional, Colonial Patterns: Florals/Botanical Dealer Reference #: JG-349 Incollect Reference #: 492275 -
Dimensions
W. 9.5 in; H. 6 in; D. 4.5 in; W. 24.13 cm; H. 15.24 cm; D. 11.43 cm;