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A shrine, D. José I/ D. Maria I
Estimate €1.200–2.000
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287
Indo-Portuguese contador with stand
Estimate €25.000–50.000
Description
In teak, sisso and ivory.
Profuse inlaid decoration depicting intersecting circles.
Legs with carved decoration depicting Nagas.
Base with one large drawer and two drawers, and counter with ten drawers simulating twelve.
Keyhole escutcheons, mounts and side handles in pierced gilt copper.
17th century (2nd half)
(restorations and signs of use)
122x95x64cm
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