Auction 72 Antiques & Works of Art

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An Indo-Portuguese cabinet


Estimate

25.000 - 35.000


Session 1

11 December 2017



Description

Teak, sisso, ebony, ivory and brass
Two parts, upper part with nine drawers simulating twelve; lower with two short and one long drawer decorated with geometric pattern of intersecting circles, stars and lozenges
Carved "Nagas" legs
Pierced brass mounts
India, Malabar coast
Late 17th, early 18th century
(restorations, faceted feet of later date)
(small losses and defects)

151x110x59,5 cm


Category

Furniture



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