683
A 'House' sewing box
Estimate
6.000 - 9.000
Session 3
17 December 2025
Hammer Price
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In wood overlaid with ivory plaques
Engraved decoration infilled in black, depicting the exterior of a house with windows, door, fence, and trees
Interior with divisions, compartments, and a secret compartment
India, Vizagapatam, 18th/19th century
(minor losses and small restorations)
16x17,5x11,5 cm
Category
Objects
Additional Information
With the Cites certificate no. 19PTLX01709C
Similar example in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O73885/work-box-unknown/
Closed Auction
