Indian Painted Pen Box Material - Glass a term coined by Western

a term coined by Western antique dealers

with a classical chip-carved design depicting peacocks among stylised blossoming lotus flowers (a symbol of fertility and longevity) - peacocks are a symbol of good luck in India

"With chiseled features with large almond-shaped white painted eyes

Crossman refers to the double headed eagle escutcheons being found only on the rarest of chests

The front is beautifully carved with hints of the original gilding and beneath the three drawers

Indian Painted Pen Box Material - Glass a term coined by WesternThis beautiful Indian pen box is hand painted and decorated using traditional Indian styles and techniques. It showcases traditional Indian Rajasthani scenes on the lid and a tiger hunting boar and deer along the sides. The interior is perfectly fitted and made from high quality teakwood.