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Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot

$891.14
£650
€759.19
CA$1,241.54
A$1,351.27
CHF 709.40
MX$16,325.29
NOK 8,903.80
SEK 8,395.23
DKK 5,667.28

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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