SUPERB ANGLO INDIAN VIZAGAPATAM BOX

A late 19th century (c1890) antique rectangular Vizagapatam box.

Veneered with real buffalo horn - beautiful purple grey translucent panels. A hinged domed lid, raised on four carved paw feet.

The body is densely decorated with intricate carved and fretwork panels; hand painted and engraved arabesque floral motifs.

The top embellished with a lovely engraved camel.

It has a lock but is lacking a key.

It is free of any other personal inscriptions or crests.

The interior has compartmented chambers, possibly lacking pots or lids. And is lined with original crimson colour velvet. 

The base lined with original Persian red colour velvet.

A beautiful circa 120 year old genuine Anglo Indian Vizagapatam box.


DATE: Circa 1890

DIMENSION: 15.5cm x 12cm (6 1/8" x 4 3/4"). Height: 6.8cm (2 5/8")  approx.

WEIGHT: 397g

CONDITION: Some fretwork split and missing. Wear to the painted scrollwork. Buffalo horn veneers bulge in places. The lid closes with a small gap. The interior is in clean condition. The velvet lining is in good condition without stain or holes.

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