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Large antique Anglo Indian porcupine quill and ebony box, c.1880
Made as a local folk art in Ceylon, now Sri …
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Large antique Anglo Indian porcupine quill and ebony box, c.1880
Made as a local folk art in Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, using naturally shed quills. Inset into a box in a geometric pattern. The interior has a lift out tray which has 9 lidded compartments that were often used to hold spices. Good overall condition with all quills and dots intact. Recently waxed and polished.
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- Dimensions
- 11.5ʺW × 8ʺD × 5ʺH
- Styles
- Anglo-Indian
- Styled After
- Anglo Indian
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Minor age and use wear Minor age and use wear less
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