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Large antique Anglo Indian porcupine quill box, c.1900
A good size box with good looking geometric inset quills in ebony …
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Large antique Anglo Indian porcupine quill box, c.1900
A good size box with good looking geometric inset quills in ebony trim. Made in Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, as a local folk art using naturally shed quills. The lid has a brass carrying handle. The interior is felt lined with decoration to the lid. Good antique condition with all quills and dots intact. Recently waxed and polished.
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- Dimensions
- 11ʺW × 8.25ʺD × 5ʺH
- Styles
- Anglo-Indian
- Styled After
- Anglo Indian
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Minor age and use wear Minor age and use wear less
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