A 19th Century Indian Tooled Brass Box Japanned classical lines and rich ornamentation

classical lines and rich ornamentation reflect the height of Regency taste

Comparable examples can be seen in the collections of major British institutions and stately homes

have inspired numerous myths

Condition: Well-preserved with a pleasing patina

Superb brass inlay with both partie and contra-partie boulle

A 19th Century Indian Tooled Brass Box Japanned classical lines and rich ornamentationIndian Brass Box of rectangular form with shaped ends, the hinged domed lid with central drop handle and lock catch, the surface of the box stamped with a repeating pattern, now with a dark unpolished patina. India, circa 1850 Height: 14 cms (5. 5 ins) Width: 32 cms (12. 6 ins) Depth : 21 cms (8. 3 ins)