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An Indo-Portuguese colonial tortoiseshell veneered wooden casket
$16,592.07
£12,388.89
€14,000
CA$22,757.06
A$25,577.43
CHF 13,320.05
MX$311,084.76
NOK 170,446.34
SEK 161,633.36
DKK 106,576.52
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India, probably made in Gujarat for Portuguese Goa, late 17th/early 18th century
The tortoiseshell laid over gold foil, and the interior with red lacquer and possibly later added red fabric.
H. 14 x W. 19.6 x D. 10.5 cm
Often, caskets like the one present are attributed to Goa in India, the most important Portuguese trade post in Asia. However, no sources are known that speak of any artisans or the production of luxury goods on a large scale in the city. This means that it is more likely that Portuguese merchants would travel to places like Gujarat to place orders or that Indian merchants would visit Goa.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 7.72 in (19.6 cm)Depth: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:Late 17th Century
- Date of Manufacture:Late 17th/ early 18th-century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5458237781792
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