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Elephant Coconut Box (a)

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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

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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The Taylor Cabinet

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