Antique Indian Wood Trunk with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
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Hundreds of small mother-of-pearl inlays turn the front of this Indian wooden trunk into a field of stars, rosettes and radiating geometry. Made around 1900, the chest combines straightforward storage construction with intricate surface work, giving a practical furnishing an unusually graphic presence.
A projecting plank lid opens on hinges, its edge outlined by a repeated band of small inlaid motifs. Across the front, individually placed triangles and diamonds build borders, circular rosettes, starbursts and repeating geometric patterns. Faint red pigment remains on parts of the case, adding another layer of color to the aged timber.
The plainer sides carry substantial hand-forged iron handles. Inside, a simple wooden compartment includes a raised till at one end, traditionally used to keep small valuables apart from the main contents. As a low storage chest, blanket box or decorative accent in an eclectic room, the trunk brings together warm wood, glinting inlay and the individual character of Indian vernacular furnishings from the turn of the twentieth century.
Age: Antique
Origin: India
Period: Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1900
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Surface scratches, stains, old repairs, cracks, losses and irregularities throughout. Some mother-of-pearl inlay is missing. Age-related separation and wear to the wood; noted crack is to be repaired. Iron hardware shows oxidation and wear.
Materials & Techniques: Iron, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Hand-Crafted, Inlay
Style: Folk Art (In the style of)
Each piece is unique with natural variations in age and appearance that add to its character.
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