A gilt lacquered Kashmiri pen box and bowl, Kashmir, Northern India, 20th century, of octagonal shape, resting on a flat green lacquered base, the sides and lid painted in black, blue, red and gold, the decoration consisting of birds amidst lush vegetal scrolls, rosettes, peonies and other blooming flowers, the composition framed within stylised floral bands, the interior plain white, an old inventory sticker to the base stating Hand made of Srinagar Kashmir (India), no. 4, 6.5cm x 24cm x 10cm; and a similar brass bowl with gilt floral and aviary decorative motifs, 23.5cm diam. and 9.5cm high.