Elephant Coconut Box

c. 1880
Overview

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

Historical information

Anglo Raj object d'art, of Burmese origin

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2018.36
Item type
Material
Width
130 mm
Height or length
280 mm
Weight
565 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
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