Box
Category
Metalwork
Date
1850 - 1900
Materials
gilt, copper & bronze
Measurements
160 mm (Height); 260 mm (Diameter)
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 107718
Summary
An Indian circular bronze box. It has been treated with a coat of copper and gilt but only the copper remains. The chiselled pattern depicts various geometric and floral motifs and around the outer edge there is a verse in praise of God.
Marks and inscriptions
Inscription in Kufic script