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Anglo Indian Rectangular Porcupine Quill Bone Box

$650
£493.38
€565.79
CA$917.47
A$984.82
CHF 524.37
MX$11,664.08
NOK 6,626.55
SEK 6,051.89
DKK 4,226.69

About the Item

Anglo Indian rectangular porcupine quill, bone and parquetry box. The box with a hinged lid that opens to reveal embossed red velvet lining and a decorated wood panel. The box made of dark hardwood inlaid with bone dots is veneered with regimented quills. With a label under the base "Made in Sri Lanka. Comes with non-working key. Dimensions: 8 3/8" W, 6 1/2" D and 3 3 /8" H Condition: Please see detail photos. Fine presentation with no missing dots, no missing quills. Key does not work.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.38 in (8.59 cm)Width: 8.38 in (21.29 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bone,Hardwood,Other,Parquetry
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bridgeport, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 3285361stDibs: LU1755240998122

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