A small Indian mango-form box, early to mid 20th-century, made in a south-east asian silver and stamped 90%. Engraved floral decoration and a detailed sculptural leaf and stem detail.
An auspicious motif in south asian decorative and ritual arts, often associated with abundance, fertility and ceremonial use. Small boxes of this type were traditionally used for kumkum, sindoor, ritual powder or other small precious contents.
It has a beautiful aged surface with soft oxidation, minor wear and a delicate hand-finished quality. A beautiful object to accompany a larger collection of Indian silver for display or perched on your dresser.
The mango measures 7.5cm in length.
Stamped, ‘T 90%’.
90% silver, 10% metal.
A small Indian mango-form box, early to mid 20th-century, made in a south-east asian silver and stamped 90%. Engraved floral decoration and a detailed sculptural leaf and stem detail.
An auspicious motif in south asian decorative and ritual arts, often associated with abundance, fertility and ceremonial use. Small boxes of this type were traditionally used for kumkum, sindoor, ritual powder or other small precious contents.
It has a beautiful aged surface with soft oxidation, minor wear and a delicate hand-finished quality. A beautiful object to accompany a larger collection of Indian silver for display or perched on your dresser.
The mango measures 7.5cm in length.
Stamped, ‘T 90%’.
90% silver, 10% metal.
