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Colonial box in ebony wood

$3,505.33
£2,605.81
€2,950
CA$4,821.76
A$5,372.16
CHF 2,833.30
MX$65,128.76
NOK 36,043.60
SEK 33,576.90
DKK 22,474.45

About the Item

A Dutch colonial box from Batavia in the former Dutch East Indies. Hand-carved with floral motives in ebony, used for jewelry or letters, ca. 1800. Original hinges and lock, including key. The inside is finished with snakeskin and velvet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Dutch Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Ca. 1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8981238860302

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