Indian star turtle in the natural forming a box composed of - Lot 65

Lot 65
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Indian star turtle in the natural forming a box composed of - Lot 65
Indian star turtle in the natural forming a box composed of a shell in tortoiseshell, the legs, the head and the tail brought back in silver. In shell of female turtle, silver mount chiseled in the illusion of a real turtle inserted in its shell. carapace. Work for a cabinet of curiosity. Traces of gilt and punch not deciphered. Most probably the port of Batavia for Holland, 17th century. H 5,2 cm L 10 cm W 7 cm Gross weight: 75 g.
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