Ivory box in the form of a winged lion, anonymous, 1800 - 1900

Ivory box in the form of a winged lion, anonymous, 1800 - 1900

ivory, h 12.0cm × w 17.5cm × d 7.3cm More details

This ivory container is carved in the form of a winged lion (singambara). The creature is hollow and crouches on a low, painted wooden base. An oblong hatch on the back of the lion can be removed to fill or empty the container. It may have held offerings, such as betel leaves and areca nuts, or possibly gold coins.

Color code: #E7E3DB Color code: #8C6B53 Color code: #BBB1A1 Color code: #513A27 Color code: #B19770 Color code: #888684
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