Box with boteh decoration, Kashmir, late 19th - early 20th century Oblong box with tri-lobed ends, topped by a domed lid fitted with a scrolled handle, opening with a front fitting and standing on four ball feet. Partially gilded copper alloy with finely chased decoration of a dense plant composition punctuated by boteh of various sizes and friezes of plant foliage. 10.5 x 23 x 10.8 cm Oxidation, traces of rust, gilding faded in places. Provenance: Maison Tarazi collection.