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Silver Repoussed Box with Hinged Lid
India
19th century

length: 10.5cm, width: 3.8cm, height: 4.1cm, weight: 125g

This small, delightful box has a lovely soft patina. It is finely repousssed top and on all sides with scrolling Islamic-inspired palmette motifs. The lid is hinged
and fits tightly. Typical of early Indian silver it has no identifying marks. The silver is relatively high-grade and has a waxy, buttery feel.

Inventory no.: 587

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