A DIVISION THREE HAND PAINTED TAJ MAHAL BUTTON

1 Extra large early 21st century Bidri based pictorial example. Another example from the Lanier collection is this extra large oval natural material hand painted button set in a heavy quality Bidri base. This is natural material not vegetable ivory as are more prevalent in these Bidri buttons commissioned by Kay Ferguson. A few natural material examples like this exist which are scarcer than the more typical v.i. ones. Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above Date or Era: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918 Condition Request Condition Report PLEASE NOTE: These buttons for the most part are antique and may have age related wear. We make every effort to point out any significant condition related concerns, but again they are antique and not new. We also cannot be responsible for replaced shanks or issues related to the backs of any buttons on multiple button cards as we do not remove these buttons to re-card them. Please contact us if you would like any further condition reports on any lot.

Estimate:$40

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