This is an exquisite 1942 Anglo Indian Royal Air Force interest wooden cigarette box. 

The body profusely decorated with Kashmiri carvings of leaves and scrolls. The lid has a large quatrefoil, filled with flower heads. In the centre, a sunken area delicately hollowed out, creating a high relief resembling a temple domed roof.

The hand-carved patterns are crisp, dense and highly detailed.

The internal has a carved RAF emblem and motto PER ARDUA AD ASTRA. Below, SRINAGAR KASHMIR 1942.

A removable partition and green velvet lining to the base.

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DIMENSION: 21cm x 12cm (8 1/4" X 4 3/4").  Height 5.5cm (2 1/4") approx.

WEIGHT: 525g

CONDITION: Excellent condition except one small rod carving broken.

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