19th Century Carved Exotic Wood Scale Box With Lion & Dragon, Bali

Description

A very unique and impressive Balinese wood carving
Well elaborated piece with an dramatic scene atop, a lion fighting a dragon
A flat box handcrafted from a light to medium colored exotic wood, possibly teak
The inside is designed to hold specific implements, a small balance scale or else
Circa late 1800’s/early 1900’s, it comes with a small, but sophisticated Indonesian artifacts collection from Netherlands
Measurements: Approximately 4.5″ x 3.75″ x 1.25″ overall
It weighs 3 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Great warm wood patina developed over time. All originalSee

Dimensions

4.5ʺW × 3.75ʺD × 1.25ʺH

Styles

Asian Antique

Period

Late 19th Century

Country of Origin

Indonesia

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Wood

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Brown

Condition Notes

A very unique and impressive Balinese wood carving A very elaborated piece with an dramatic scene atop, a lion fighting …moreA very unique and impressive Balinese wood carvingA very elaborated piece with an dramatic scene atop, a lion fighting a dragonA flat box handcrafted from a light to medium colored exotic wood, possibly teakThe inside is designed to hold specific implements, a small balance scale or elseCirca late 1800’s/early 1900’s, it comes with a small, but sophisticated Indonesian artifacts collection from NetherlandsMeasurements: Approximately 4.5″ x 3.75″ x 1.25″ overallIt weighs 3 oz.Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Great warm wood patina developed over time. All original