RARE Antique 1920s Uttar Pradesh Handcrafted Fully Engraved Brass Box Taj Mahal For Sale

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BENARES BRASS DOME TOP STASH BOXhand engraved with Taj Mahal facade and traditional foliate scrollwork
A particularly handsome example of the ancient handicraft practiced by highly skilled artisans in Northern India. Perfectly aligned top opens on self-stopping full hinge to spacious cedar lined well.
NOTE: Unlike later popularly priced brassware produced for export, this fine (unmarked) box was crafted specifically for the India market. Marvelous weight, silky feel, color, contrast and patina.Kindly review condition notes and study close-up views for detail.
approx. 2.2" (5.6cm) high, 6.4" (16.2cm) wide, 3.55" (9.0 cm) deep
13.2 ounces

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