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Not currently on display at the V&A

Box

early 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This box is part of a small group of furniture thought to have been made in India for Portuguese patrons. The symbol at the centre of the lid is believed to belong to an unidentified Portuguese noble family.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Inner Lid
  • Drawer
  • Box
Materials and techniques
Carved wood with metal mounts
Dimensions
  • Height: 14cm
  • Width: 38.5cm
  • Depth: 31cm
  • Open height: 43cm
  • Open depth: 31cm
Summary
This box is part of a small group of furniture thought to have been made in India for Portuguese patrons. The symbol at the centre of the lid is believed to belong to an unidentified Portuguese noble family.
Collection
Accession number
785:1 to 3-1865

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Record createdJanuary 9, 2006
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