ISLAMIC, INDIAN & ANCIENT ART

Lot 138:

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A BRONZE PAN BOX (PANDAN) IN THE FORM OF AN IRIS FLOWER, INDIA, 18TH - 19TH CENTURY

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Start price: £360

Estimated price: £400 - £600

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Description

Cast in the shape of an eight-petalled iris flower, with hinged lid surmounted by a small clasp in the form of a hand holding a bud. The surface shows a naturally worn patina of deep golden-brown tones. The interior retains traces of red pigment, indicating former use for betel preparations. 

L: 15cm