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Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot

$909.70
£650
€776.16
CA$1,247.25
A$1,392.69
CHF 726.46
MX$17,125.14
NOK 9,168.86
SEK 8,632.16
DKK 5,790.14
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About the Item

Superb Ceylonese porcupine quill lidded pot in a most unusual conical shape Fashioned in dark wood and decorated with quill pieces All quills are present and in excellent order. Interior appears unused Circa 1950 Height 6.25 inch, Diameter 4 inch In very good condition. Varnish on lid inconsistent, likely whilst being created Wear consistent with age and use
  • Creator:
    SILVA (Sri Lanka) (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    British Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Rothley, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5055136186402

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