1428-A Stunning Hand Crafted Jewel Box w Patina - South India

Fine Piercework on bone.

Fully Reticulated and Footed Box in casket form with hinged lids and clasp closure.

Oxidation and patina from age

Has canted shaped fins at corners, pointed feet and a flower-bud skirt,

5" x 8" x 5"

Estimated to be from the 1800s or earlier.

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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