Description:
Ref: 885JBAI http://hygra.com/box/885JBAI/
Antique rare first period Anglo Indian box veneered all over with Sadeli mosaic, and lined with sandalwood. The box in in incredible condition with no apparent restorations.
The combination of the diverse patterns is a triumph of artistic judgment, impeccable workmanship and deep respect for the material in hand.
The boxes have an opulence emanating from the richness of the materials, yet the total control of these materials and the cerebral nature of the overall designs give them a restrained dignity.
The makers (reputed to be Persian) of Sadeli mosaic made in the first two decades of the 19th century displayed a total understanding of the qualities of the different materials they used.
Origin: India Bombay
Circa: 1800
Materials: see
description.
Sadeli mosaic
on a rosewood structure, and lined with sandalwood.
Size: 25.8 cm wide by 17.8 cm by 8.5 cm: 10.2
inches wide
by 7 inches by 3.4 inches.
Condition: very good overall; no repairs; working lock and key; see images, both photos and scans.
Keywords: Hygra.com, Antique box, Sadeli mosaic, Anglo Indian sandalwood, micro mosaic, Bombay, Circa 1800
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