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An Indian colonial tortoiseshell veneered teak portable two-door cabinet

$29,953.59
£22,298.50
€25,000
CA$41,028.93
A$45,633.13
CHF 23,828.20
MX$555,306.60
NOK 304,322.48
SEK 285,400.80
DKK 190,316.27
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Mughal India, Gujarat, 2nd half 17th century H. 22.4 x W. 30.3 x D. 26.8 cm This small cabinet has six drawers behind two doors. Originally ordered by the Portuguese, and made after German, Augsburg and Nuremburg 16th and early 17th century models, this type of cabinet became very sought after. Not only in Europe, but also with the high-society and nobility in India itself.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.82 in (22.4 cm)Width: 11.93 in (30.3 cm)Depth: 10.56 in (26.8 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2nd half 17th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5458236022632

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