Indian Koftgari box with inlaid silver scenic panels, early 20th c.
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Indian teak lidded box with ‘Koftgari’ inlaid silver scenes on iron panels, including waterbirds, Hindu temple, traditional houses, carts & watercraft, set within finely scrolled borders & resting on four small bun feet. Early 20th c.
| Condition | signs of age |
|---|---|
| Size | 24cm W, 8.5cm H |
| References | The art of damascening was bought in India by Persian craftsmen after Mughal ruler's invasion in 16th century, and is known as 'Koftgari', a Hindi word meaning 'gold-beating'. |
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