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Antique 20th Century Mughal Painted Jewellery Box

Antique 20th Century Mughal Painted Jewellery Box

£245.00 GBP
£245.00 GBP
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A beautifully evocative early 20th century Mughal jewellery box, richly hand-painted with traditional courtly scenes and intricate floral borders. Each panel depicts finely dressed figures in conversation, rendered in deep earthy tones with delicate detailing typical of Mughal miniature-inspired decoration.

 

The box opens to reveal a charming fitted interior with multiple small drawers, originally intended for jewellery, trinkets, or precious objects. The exterior shows honest age-related wear, adding depth and authenticity to the piece and enhancing its decorative appeal.

 

A striking and characterful object — perfect as a statement decorative box, collector’s piece, or atmospheric storage for jewellery or keepsakes.

 

 

 

 

Details

 

 

  • Origin: India
  • Period: Early 20th century
  • Construction: Hand-painted wood
  • Decoration: Mughal-style figural scenes and floral borders
  • Interior: Compartmentalised drawers
  • Closure: Original metal clasp

 

 

 

 

 

Dimensions

 

 

  • Dimensions: TBC

 

 

 

 

 

Condition

 

 

  • Good antique condition
  • Visible wear, paint loss, and surface patina consistent with age
  • Structurally sound, with working clasp

 

 

 

 

 

Styling Notes

 

Looks wonderful displayed on a dresser, bookshelf, or console table. Complements eclectic, bohemian, maximalist, or globally inspired interiors — especially alongside textiles, brass, or carved wood.

 

 

 

 

Delivery & Collection

 

UK-wide delivery available — message for a tailored quote;

Collection welcome from West Yorkshire;

Professionally packed and handled with care;

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Furniture, anywhere in the UK£70 flat
Everything else, UKFree
Everything else, international£30
Collection in personFree, West Yorkshire, by arrangement

One flat rate for furniture wherever you are in the country, sent from West Yorkshire with a specialist furniture carrier rather than a parcel courier. Smaller pieces travel free within the UK. Collection in person is welcome.

Condition and returns

Everything is original and second-hand, so expect the marks a piece has picked up over sixty or seventy years. Anything beyond ordinary wear is described and photographed. If a piece arrives and it is not as described, get in touch within 14 days and we will sort it out.

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