Pakistan: A small wooden chest from the Swat Valley, with decorations in relief.
An old, small and dainty lidded chest made of wood. From the Swat Valley in northern Pakistan. The front side is decorated in deep notched relief with three rows of leaf and floral tendrils. The four legs terminate above, each with an offset, polygonal finial. Both anterior legs also display leafy tendrils in relief. The lid has a central clasp made of iron. Die individual elements are mostly connected with wooden pegs (only few later with iron nails). Overall a charming old piece with a good usage patina. Minor age-related damage. First half of the 20th century; dimensions: 48 cm x 32 cm x 42 cm. (ME)
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
05.11.2014 - 13:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 375.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 600.- to EUR 800.-
Pakistan: A small wooden chest from the Swat Valley, with decorations in relief.
An old, small and dainty lidded chest made of wood. From the Swat Valley in northern Pakistan. The front side is decorated in deep notched relief with three rows of leaf and floral tendrils. The four legs terminate above, each with an offset, polygonal finial. Both anterior legs also display leafy tendrils in relief. The lid has a central clasp made of iron. Die individual elements are mostly connected with wooden pegs (only few later with iron nails). Overall a charming old piece with a good usage patina. Minor age-related damage. First half of the 20th century; dimensions: 48 cm x 32 cm x 42 cm. (ME)
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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Auction: | Tribal Art |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 05.11.2014 - 13:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 31.10. - 05.11.2014 |
** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT
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