Brass Damascene Box, India, late 19th century, rectangular with hinged cover and keyhole on a slightly flanged base, decorated allover with elaborate floral and foliate scrolls in silver and brass damascene against a black ground except the base, 3 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

missing key, overall wear and tear with loss of details, surface scratches particularly to base with surface stains, missing nails on base, minor tarnishing to metals.


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