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Colonial box in ebony wood
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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