20th C. Indo Persian Silver Potpourri Box - Nov 09, 2023 | Artemis Gallery In Co
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20th C. Indo Persian Silver Potpourri Box

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20th C. Indo Persian Silver Potpourri Box
20th C. Indo Persian Silver Potpourri Box
Item Details
Description
Near East, Persia / Egypt, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A high-quality silver box with an openwork lid that opens on a hinge. The sides and lid are etched with scrolling foliage and flowers, and it is possible the openwork allowed scented potpourri / incense to fumigate the room. The inside of the openwork near to top rim has a stamped mark in Arabic that is partially missing due to the openwork design. Size: 7.75" L x 7.25" W x 1.25" H (19.7 cm x 18.4 cm x 3.2 cm); silver quality: 85.76%; weight: 816.4 grams

Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection

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#176864
Condition
Areas of dark patina and toning, otherwise intact. Hallmark on interior is soft and missing part of inscription.
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20th C. Indo Persian Silver Potpourri Box

Estimate $700 - $1,050
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Starting Price $350
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Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

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Louisville, CO, United States7,967 Followers
Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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