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Vintage Sajai Metal and Agate Scroll Box Coin Purse, Handmade in India

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Vintage Sajai metal and agate talisman box coin purse, Handmade in India, Handmade Sajai metal cross body purse with multi-colored agates and intricately applied metal windings. Sajai means ‘to decorate or beautify. This is a filagree metal purse with stones and purple velvet lining inside, the clasp is firm. This is really a work of art, by artisans in India, using natural agate mined from the western Coast of India. Made of metal, and decorated with stones of natural agate of all colors. Minor imperfections are inherent qualities of handcrafted articles and in this case to be almost expected as they have been mined. It adds to the quality, uniqueness and superb workmanship purse encrusted in roughly cut and polished stones of agate, The purse latches snugly closed, and the delicate necklace or shoulder chain is also in excellent condition and measures approximately 22 inches from the top of the purse, or 44 inches in total length. The bag measures approximately 2 inches in height. Measures 5 1/4 inches tall. 4 1/2 inches wide. Some missing stones.
  • Creator:
    Rajhastani (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Agra (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. missing stones.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SJB6221stDibs: LU906825163052
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