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Presale Islamic and Indian art from a Private Collection in Rome and other provenances. In partnership with BAIAS Arte. Sessione unica
Monday 16 December 2024 hours 15:30 (UTC +01:00)
A Mudejar wood and bone box
A Mudejar wood and bone box
Spain, 16th century
Rectangular chest with hinged lid, inlaid with bone micromosaic tesserae, forming traditional decoration with starbursts, stylised arabesques, roundels and geometric patterns which cover every side of the chest. The top is decorated with a chessboard. A similar item was auctioned by Sotheby's London last 7th October (lot 323), and another one is located in Victoria and Albert Museum (Acc. no. 7224-1860).
26 X 66,5 cm X 36 cm