Rare Mid-19th century Victorian Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam carved sandalwood and inlaid box.

RARE FIND Victorian Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Carved Sandalwood and Sadeli Mosaic Box c1850

£110.00
Sale price  £110.00 Regular price 
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Rare Mid-19th century Victorian Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam carved sandalwood and inlaid box.

RARE FIND Victorian Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Carved Sandalwood and Sadeli Mosaic Box c1850

£110.00
Sale price  £110.00 Regular price 

Rare Mid-19th century Victorian Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam carved sandalwood and inlaid box. These boxes were made in India for the British residents during the colonial era, specifically for export to Europe.

Key Details

Origin & Period: Crafted in workshops in Vizagapatam (now Visakhapatnam), East India, around the mid-19th century.

Materials & Craftsmanship: The box features an intricate, high-relief sandalwood carving depicting a figure amongst trees. It is detailed with fine Sadeli mosaic work.

Purpose: These highly valued items were often created as sewing or writing boxes, intended as exotic gifts or souvenirs to be sent back to England.

Measurements: 6" x 2.5" x 4"

A fine example of Victorian Indian craftsmanship

UK delivery from £2.95.  Delivery charge depends on weight, with final cost shown at checkout.  Each piece is expertly packaged with double-walled boxes and bubble wrap for safe UK delivery. Orders are processed and dispatched using Royal Mail Tracked service.  Same day dispatch cut off time 10am

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