Lot No. 181


Pakistan: A small wooden chest from the Swat Valley, with decorations in relief.


Pakistan: A small wooden chest from the Swat Valley, with decorations in relief. - Tribal Art

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: **
EUR 375.-
Estimate:
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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