Lot 1394
Handsome Indian Carved Ivory Footed Box And Assorted Vessels. Nicely crafted box, c. 1960-1980, its ornate lid with a view of the Taj Mahal, flanked by portrait busts of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, for whom the edifice was built. The feet of the box, and the side panels enriched with carvings of lions, tigers, elephants and other animals of the chase. Along with this, a small beaker and goblet, of carved green stones, probably Indian also. Lastly, a Tibetan metal bottle of vase-like form, encrusted with blue and red glass, resembling the antique turquoise and coral bottles of a hundred years ago. Size of box: 4-1/4" x 6-1/2" x 2-5/8". Lot of 4 items.
Estimated Value $600 - 750.
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