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Lot No. 11
AN ENAMEL & EBONISED JEWEL CASKET

The drawers, doors and sides of the beautiful casket feature
enamel plaques depicting mythological scenes of Greek origin.
The case is supported by four enamel columns topped by four
musical fauns in each corner.
The centre of the body has two doors enclosing three drawers,
and the bottom has a single drawer. The top features an ormolu
figure of a cherub riding a swan and the body stands on four
bracket feet. The casket is a testament to the intricacies of
European craftsmanship.
Size: 10.5 x 7.5 x 6.5 in (26.7 x 19 x 16.5 cm)

Medium: Wood & enamel
Circa: 19th century
` 5,00,000 - 7,00,000 | $ 6,173 - 8,642
Provenance: Property from a Parsi collection based in Mumbai

This lot is over one hundred years old or National Art Treasure,
cannot be exported out of India as per Antiques and Art
Treasures Act, 1972 (payment only in Indian Rupees)

Lot No. 12
A PAIR OF JAPANESE MIXED METAL VASES

The pair of vases, executed in patinated bronze and mixed
metal, are designed in a baluster shape and decorated with gilt
metal peonies and flying birds.
Size: 11 x 5.5 x 5.5 in (28 x 14 x 14 cm) each

Medium: Bronze with mixed metal
Circa: Meiji period
` 6,00,000 - 8,00,000 | $ 7,407 - 9,877
Provenance: Property from a Parsi collection based in Mumbai

This lot is over one hundred years old or National Art Treasure,
cannot be exported out of India as per Antiques and Art
Treasures Act, 1972 (payment only in Indian Rupees)