Box
ca. 1867 (made)
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Place of origin |
The inscription on the underside of the box confirms that it was made in Berhampur, a town on the Bhagirathi River where travellers sailing towards the Ganges would often stop for rest and refreshment. European accounts confirm that on docking at Berhampur, ivory carvers and salesman would offer them finely carved boxes, chess pieces, puzzles and letter openers. Such work was widely admired for the delicacy of its carving, and it frequently featured in the exhibitions of the day. This piece was shown at the Universal Exhibition held in Paris in 1867 and was acquired by the Museum at the time.
Object details
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Object type | |
Materials and techniques | Carved ivory, with silvered brass hinges, brass lock and wrought iron key |
Brief description | Rectangular box, ivory,,Berhampur, c.1867. |
Physical description | Rectangular box carved with foliate designs. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Exh...
No.9/Government/Paris Exhibition/from Berhampore Bengal/Box/Price Rs. 175 (English) |
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Summary | The inscription on the underside of the box confirms that it was made in Berhampur, a town on the Bhagirathi River where travellers sailing towards the Ganges would often stop for rest and refreshment. European accounts confirm that on docking at Berhampur, ivory carvers and salesman would offer them finely carved boxes, chess pieces, puzzles and letter openers. Such work was widely admired for the delicacy of its carving, and it frequently featured in the exhibitions of the day. This piece was shown at the Universal Exhibition held in Paris in 1867 and was acquired by the Museum at the time. |
Bibliographic reference | Jaffer, Amin Furniture from British India and Ceylon: A Catalogue of the Collections in the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Peabody Essex Museum. London : V&A Publications, 2001. 416 p., ill. ISBN 1851773185.p.263, pl.90. |
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Accession number | 02471(IS) |
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Record created | December 2, 2002 |
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