15. An Ebony Casket Carved In The Form Of A Fish

India | c. 1880

AN EBONY CASKET CARVED IN THE FORM OF A FISH
Goa
Circa 1880

Height 7” (18cm)
Length 21.5” (55cm)

Probably a snapper, the all over stylised carving representing scales, fins, tail and head. The head has bone eyes with ebony inset pupils.


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