19th Jun, 2025 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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TWO SILVER BOXES IN THE SHAPE OF GOURDS
Burma or Laos, late 19th–early 20th century
TWO SILVER BOXES IN THE SHAPE OF GOURDS
Burma or Laos, late 19th–early 20th century
Both boxes are crafted in the form of naturalistic gourds, each with lobed bodies and detachable lids, one featuring intricate scrollwork and floral repoussé with a coiled stalk finial, the other with chased leaf and chevron decoration and a stylized floral finial, both demonstrating fine local silversmith techniques characteristic of late 19th to early 20th-century Southeast Asian craftsmanship, possibly from Burma (Myanmar) or Laos, reflecting regional botanical symbolism and traditional motifs, both unmarked.
Each measuring approximately 6.5cm diameter
Overall weight 123gr.
Estimated at £250 - £350
TWO SILVER BOXES IN THE SHAPE OF GOURDS
Burma or Laos, late 19th–early 20th century
Both boxes are crafted in the form of naturalistic gourds, each with lobed bodies and detachable lids, one featuring intricate scrollwork and floral repoussé with a coiled stalk finial, the other with chased leaf and chevron decoration and a stylized floral finial, both demonstrating fine local silversmith techniques characteristic of late 19th to early 20th-century Southeast Asian craftsmanship, possibly from Burma (Myanmar) or Laos, reflecting regional botanical symbolism and traditional motifs, both unmarked.
Each measuring approximately 6.5cm diameter
Overall weight 123gr.
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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