Attention: This object contains material from endangered species.
This article contains an element of pre-1947 ivory or other organic material which may be subject to EU export restrictions. It will be sold with a certified antiques declaration stating that the material is worked before 1947.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations if they intend to import this lot into another country. Read the full information about the CITES agreement here.
Description
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Silver mounted tortoiseshell Sirih casket, Batavia ca. 1780-1800
- Title
- 18th C. Sirih Casket
- Price
- Sold
- Maker
- Unknown
- Country
- Indonesia (Dutch Colonial)
- City
- Batavia
- Dimensions
- 7 cm L x 16 cm W x 9 cm D
- Year
- Unknown
- Period
- ca. 1780-1800
- Style
- Dutch Colonial
- Material
- Tortoiseshell; horn (buffalo); silver
- Stock code
- 23194