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Meerut [India]

Casket 1897

Sandalwood, ivory, ebony, metal | RCIN 42222

Meerut [India]

Casket 1897

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Description

A low rectangular sandalwood casket, the top and sides carved with foliate scrolling and animals, within borders of Sadeli work; lined with purple velvet and containing its key.

Provenance

Presented to Queen Victoria by the members of the Meerut Association on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee in 1897
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Meerut [India]
(nationality)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Sandalwood, ivory, ebony, metal

sandalwood, animal materials, ivory, metal, ebony

carved, sadeli
Groupings
Category
Organic Material (Works of Art)
Object type(s)
containers
containers for personal equipment
caskets
Places

Place of Production

Meerut [Uttar Pradesh]

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