Furniture & Works of Art - 5th April 2011

Lot 231

An Indian carved and pierced sandalwood box

Estimate £50 - £80 | Hammer £60

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Description

An Indian carved and pierced sandalwood box, of rectangular form, decorated leaves, animals and trailing foliage, the cover centred a figure lying on his front, the front edge carved 'PRESENTED BY D. S. RAO IN MEMORY OF JOG FALLS'., previously with feet, 4.25in (11cm) h, 7in (18cm) w, 4.5in (11.5cm) d. Jog Falls is the highest plunge waterfall in India and is in the Shimoga District, South West India.