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Anglo-Indian Wood and Porcupine Quill Inlaid Vide-Poche.
Anglo Indian Ebony Wood and Porcupine quill Inlaid Vide-Poche.
A fine circular Anglo-Indian …Read moreAnglo-Indian Wood and Porcupine Quill Inlaid Vide-Poche.
Anglo Indian Ebony Wood and Porcupine quill Inlaid Vide-Poche.
A fine circular Anglo-Indian vide-poche, catchall or trinket dish, exquisitely handcrafted from carved wood with bone and porcupine quill inlays.
The bowl features a hand-turned dark ebony wood body, adorned with large inlaid porcupine quills around the top and sides.
The top showcases a geometric dot pattern made from inlaid bone.
Dimensions: 6″ diameter x 2″ height.
Handmade in India Circa 1900s.
Porcupine quillwork objects of this quality were produced in limited numbers by Sinhalese artisans for the colonial and export markets during the 19th century. These objects were highly sought after by European travelers and functioned both as symbols of imperial reach and as luxurious receptacles.See less

Dimensions

6ʺW × 6ʺD × 2ʺH

Styles

Anglo-Indian

British Colonial

Moroccan

Period

Early 20th Century

Country of Origin

India

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Bone

Wood

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Brown

Condition Notes

good antique condition, one missing bone dot on top and one small crack on wood side see picturesgood antique condition, one missing bone dot on top and one small crack on wood side see pictures less

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