Sri Lanka Pierced Silver Repousse Box

This sterling silver container features a foliate-shaped silhouette fitted with an intricate openwork pierced lid executed in dense scrolling floral vine and leaf filigree. The decorative metalwork exhibits the traditional Kandyan nari-lata-vela pattern, reflecting high-quality Sinhalese silversmithing techniques from circa 1900. Dimensions: 5.25"W x 1.75"H Weight: 7 oz Condition Request Condition Report As is, as found. The top is detached from box.

Estimate:£37.72

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