22nd Apr, 2020 15:00

Islamic & Indian Art

 
  Lot 92
 

AN ENGRAVED ARMENIAN SILVER BOX
Ottoman Provinces, dated 1843

AN ENGRAVED ARMENIAN SILVER BOX
Ottoman Provinces, dated 1843

Of oval shape, on flat base, the repoussé lid with a cup in the centre holding up a cross, a spear, a stick and a bunch of flowers, an inscription with the letters 'YSKS' in Armenian characters below the cup, the border with a decoration imitating sun rays or a halo, the interior lid with figures typical of Christian iconography of God and two angels, on the side an undeciphered Armenian inscription and the date, the interior parcel gilt, 4cm x 10cm.

Sold for £4,250

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