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THB19th C. Persian Qajar Iron & Brass Casket Box w/ Demons
Lot 89a
About Seller
Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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$900 - $1,350
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By Artemis Gallery
Dec 9, 2021
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2021-12-09 12:00:00
2021-12-09 12:00:00
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Bidsquare : All That Glitters | Ancient & Ethnographic
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Join us for a very special holiday auction featuring jewelry, glass, icons, coins, and so much more. Think silver, gold, and all things shiny. Perfect for holiday gift giving or for self-gifting. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Join us for a very special holiday auction featuring jewelry, glass, icons, coins, and so much more. Think silver, gold, and all things shiny. Perfect for holiday gift giving or for self-gifting. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Central Asia / Near East, Persia, Qajar Dynasty, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a beautiful cast iron and brass casket or box, with a hinged lid latch, and articulating handles. The body is cast iron in a rectangular form and rests on four corner bracket feet with brass handles set to the sides and top of the lid. The entire surface is nearly completely covered with a mesmerizing ground of foliate vine motifs featuring human figures - seated on thrones, on horseback, and standing - as well as animals including lions, serpents, felines, and deer shown hunting and running. Note that the lid has a central plaque featuring mounted horsemen killing a dragon, and below the latch are two men seated on what are perhaps thrones, while on the opposite side of the verso is a pair of seated demons or divs, speckled and horned that imitate the seated men. The interior is lined with a mid-20th century blue silk lining over a cushion and cardstock - perfect for storing delicate items. Size: 7.75" L x 5.75" W x 5.5" H (19.7 cm x 14.6 cm x 14 cm)
Provenance: private Evergreen, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA, collection, acquired 1960 to 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#168613Restoration to the interior base with a newer wood panel which does not affect overall presentation. The rest of the iron and brass components are original. Interior and lid are lined with a modern/vintage silk cloth lining and cushion. Minor surface abrasions, and some softening of details, but intact and very good. Lid articulates as do handles, and latch. A few mineral deposits in recessed areas.Condition
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