Silver Repousse Lidded Boxes with Erotic Scenes

Comprising a large rectangular lidded box, on a plain flat base, the lid with figural repoussé decoration consisting of an erotic scene in a traditional Indian interior, the sides with a continuous scrolling vegetal spray, 8cm x 10cm; and five smaller rectangular lidded boxes, with similar erotic scenes, possibly inspired by the Kamasutra, the sides as well with vegetal decorations, the largest 4.5cm x 10cm, India, late 19th - early 20th century (6)

Provenance: Private Swiss collection since the late 1970s.