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Indian Carved Book Cover
Indian Carved Book Cover
Indian Carved Book Cover
Indian Carved Book Cover

Indian Carved Book Cover

DateNorthern India, 19th century
Object NameCover
Mediumsandalwood, ivory, mosaic and velvet
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 22 cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014509
About MeBoth the book cover and the sewing box are made from intricately carved sandalwood; depicting elephants, rhesus monkeys and traditional 3-tier temples common to the Nepalese border with Northern India.
Image Not Available for Bookbinding Sewing Machine
Bookbinding Sewing Machine
c. 1890s
Image Not Available for Perforating Machine
Perforating Machine
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Image Not Available for Ms Book On Bookbinding
Ms Book On Bookbinding
1823
Image Not Available for Lettering/Numbering Hand Tools
Lettering/Numbering Hand Tools
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Image Not Available for 3 Book Bindings
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