Auction 136 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

789

An Indo-Portuguese drawer shaped writing box


Estimate

15.000 - 20.000


Session 3

19 December 2023



Description

Teakwood carcass fully coated in ebony, engraved ivory, green dyed ivory, sandalwood and other woods
Foliage and floral motifs decoration
Inner compartments, ebony inkwell and sand pot
One drawer
Scalloped, pierced and gilt copper applied elements
Gilt copper segmented pulley knobs and spiralled side handles
Mughal influenced, 18th century

20x43x33,5 cm


Category

Objects


Additional Information

Literature:
DIAS, Pedro - "Mobiliário Indo-Português". Moreira de Cónegos: Imaginalis, 2013, p. 390



Closed Auction