Large Indo-Portuguese Silver Mounted Frame
Large Indo-Portuguese Silver Mounted Frame Large Indo-Portuguese Silver Mounted Frame Large Indo-Portuguese Silver Mounted Frame Large Indo-Portuguese Silver Mounted Frame Large Indo-Portuguese Silver Mounted Frame Large Indo-Portuguese Silver Mounted Frame Large Indo-Portuguese Silver Mounted Frame Large Indo-Portuguese Silver Mounted Frame Large Indo-Portuguese Silver Mounted Frame
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Large Indo-Portuguese Silver Mounted Frame

DETAILS
This antique, 19th century, silver frame is a European design, but made in the Goa area of India. It is cast and hammered and the corners are mounted with decorative rosettes and topped with a cross finial. It probably once held a scripture or a religious painted scene.
PLACE OF ORIGIN
India
MARKS
Marks: Francis Fernandes 11-1-48.
PERIOD
Mid 19th century
DATE
Dated 1848
DIMENSIONS
Width 18.5 Depth 0.5 Height 16.5 inches
Opening: Width 15.5 Height 9 inches
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