Beautiful vintage Kashmiri Indian papier mache domed lidded box hand painted with skill with animals and a hunter etc. There is extensive use of gold and silver paint in the decoration which having been subsequently lacquered gives a very rich appearance. The moths / butterflies really stand out for example. Beautifully detailed.
Box measures 11.5 cms x 9 cms x 6 cms high and weighs 144 gms. In very good vintage used condition - there is one small area on the lid of the box ( top left, going over the side of the dome ) where the top glossy lacquer is missing and it gives a matt finish to that area. See last two photos. The lacquer is worn in places on the interior of the box and the lid as shown in photos. There is an aroma when you open the box - possibly the original binder / glue for the papier mache ?
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