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Antique Anglo-Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Bowl / Ashtray - Arts & Crafts Era
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Private sellerFerrara, ItalyOn Whoppah since April 2026 • 2 sales
Product description
Authentic antique Anglo-Indian/Ceylon (Sri Lanka) decorative bowl, hand-carved from ebony and porcupine quills, suitable as an ashtray or container. Dating to the late Victorian/Edwardian era (circa 1900), this piece perfectly aligns with the principles of the Arts & Crafts movement, celebrating craftsmanship and natural materials. The body is expertly turned from a single block of dense, high-quality black ebony, featuring a striking radial pattern of polished porcupine quills. The top and outer edges are beautifully embellished with white bone dot inlays arranged in geometric patterns. This is a very heavy and substantial piece for its size, a testament to the superior quality of the genuine ebony used.
Specifications and Dimensions:
Material: Solid ebony, genuine porcupine quills, bone inlay
Period: Arts & Crafts / Late Victorian Era (circa 1900)
Origin: Ceylon (now Sri Lanka)
Diameter (Length): 15 cm
Height: 3 cm
Central hole diameter: 7 cm
Weight: 540 grams (heavy, high-density wood)
Condition:
Excellent antique condition. The piece is beautifully preserved: all bone inlays are present, and all porcupine quills are intact, sound, and securely in place. The ebony retains a beautiful original glossy patina. Please carefully review all high-resolution photos, as they confirm the excellent condition of the item.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsWhite, Brown, BlackMaterialWood, OtherNumber of items1Height3 cmWidth15 cmDepth15 cmSigns of usageScratches
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Private sellerFerrara, ItalyOn Whoppah since April 2026 • 2 sales