INDIAN BOX WITH MOTHER OF PEARL INLAY. SILVER BALL.

Description:
- Round box with mother-of-pearl inlay, from India.
- Beautiful round box, made of wood and mother-of-pearl.
- The box is handmade, probably originating from India.
- It has a very nice and elegant design. The mother-of-pearl has the colour mixed between off-white and black.
- The box has a medium size, very useful to put keys in or as a jewellery box.
- The top of the lid has a silver ball, set by a goldsmith.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information on where it was made, the maker's details, or any other information.

Conservation and Damage:
- The box is in very good condition.
- It retains a spectacular period patina.
- It has minor knocks and scuffs due to age.
- The object shows the wear and tear of it's age.

Comments:
- Both measurements and weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector's item and as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos do not match the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of it.
- The data provided here are personal opinions and are not verified.