19th Jun, 2025 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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λ AN INDIAN CARVED SANDALWOOD BOX WITH JUNGLE SCENE AND SADELI-STYLE BORDERS
Possibly Mumbai (Bombay) or Sindh, Northern India, circa 1880s – 1920s
λ AN INDIAN CARVED SANDALWOOD BOX WITH JUNGLE SCENE AND SADELI-STYLE BORDERS
Possibly Mumbai (Bombay) or Sindh, Northern India, circa 1880s – 1920s
Of rectangular shape, the exterior deeply carved in relief with jungle scenes featuring tigers, lions, deer, peacocks, and elephants among dense foliage and scrolling vines, each side intricately worked with minor variations of naturalistic flora and fauna, the borders of the stepped lid framed with geometric sadeli-style micro-mosaic decoration, composed of dark-stained woods, metal rod, bone and ivory tesserae, creating a striking chromatic contrast against the reddish wooden body, with cast metal side handles and a central lock.
45.6cm x 31.4cm x 18.5cm
λ This item may require Export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK. It is the buyer's responsibility to find out and conform to the specific export requirements of their country and ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping.
Estimated at £500 - £700
λ AN INDIAN CARVED SANDALWOOD BOX WITH JUNGLE SCENE AND SADELI-STYLE BORDERS
Possibly Mumbai (Bombay) or Sindh, Northern India, circa 1880s – 1920s
Of rectangular shape, the exterior deeply carved in relief with jungle scenes featuring tigers, lions, deer, peacocks, and elephants among dense foliage and scrolling vines, each side intricately worked with minor variations of naturalistic flora and fauna, the borders of the stepped lid framed with geometric sadeli-style micro-mosaic decoration, composed of dark-stained woods, metal rod, bone and ivory tesserae, creating a striking chromatic contrast against the reddish wooden body, with cast metal side handles and a central lock.
45.6cm x 31.4cm x 18.5cm
λ This item may require Export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK. It is the buyer's responsibility to find out and conform to the specific export requirements of their country and ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping.
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 19th Jun, 2025
Our specialist auction Arts of India and the Islamic Lands is now online for you to browse, peruse and fall in love with your next antique.
Among the highlights, this sale vaunts a remarkable selection of Rajput Schools paintings and an illustrated loose folio from a Timurid Haft Paykar series, all part of a private Canadian collection; several gem-studded Indian necklaces, treasured heirlooms of a local family; a notable group of Islamic manuscripts, including a geomantic tome attributed to the Nubian alchemist Dhul-Nun al-Misri; and several lots of Persian Qajar lacquer belonging to the heir of a British diplomatic family in office under Sir Denis Wright in Tehran between 1971 - 1973.
Our selected lots preview starts next week, on Tuesday 3rd June, and the full view is going to take place from Friday 13th June until the sale day.
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Viewing:
13th June - 10:00 - 17:00
14th June - 11:00 - 16:00
15th June - 11:00 - 16:00
16th June - 10:00 - 17:00
17th June - 10:00 - 17:00
18th June - 10:00 - 17:00
