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Elephant Coconut Box (a)

c. 1880
Overview

Anglo Raj carved coconut object d'art where the large coconut shell has a finely incised decoration and an ebonized teak cover topped by a carved elephant finial, all mounted on an ebonized teak tripod base. The coconut is supported by 3 similar ebonized elephants.

Historical information

Anglo Raj object d'art, of Burmese origin
One of a pair - see 2018.36

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2018.35
Item type
Objects
Material
Ivory
Wood
Width
130 mm
Height or length
280 mm
Weight
643 g
Year
c. 1880
Statement of significance

Excellent aesthetic significance to Vintage collectors of Anglo Raj object d"art

Rare object d'art because of the presence of ivory.

Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Tuesday, 6 May, 2025
Completeness
94
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