Indian Carved Box
DateNorthern India, 19th century
Object NameBox
Mediumsandalwood, ivory, mosaic and velvet
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Height: 10 cm, Width: 31.5 cm, Depth: 22.5 cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014666
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.1850-1900
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