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Antique Anglo-Indian Quill Box with Porcupine Quills, Ceylon, 1920

$850
£641.97
€751.60
CA$1,207.61
A$1,228.58
CHF 704.10
MX$14,792.92
NOK 8,229.65
SEK 8,265.77
DKK 5,618.88

About the Item

Antique Anglo-Indian quill box handcrafted and decorated with porcupine quills and bone dots. Made in Ceylon which was the colonial name for Sri Lanka. 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 for tea, trinkets, or letters. The present example is particularly notable for its rare form, untouched original surfaces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Sri Lanka
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. some loss of porcupine quills on top and side see pictures.
  • Seller Location:
    Moreno Valley, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MPQ181stDibs: LU906812571411

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