A Dutch-colonial Sri Lankan coromandel wood miniature chest of drawers with silver mounts
Sri Lanka, 18th century
H. 35 x W. 48 x D. 32 cm
H. 35 x W. 48 x D. 32 cm
Part of the Indian Ocean collection.
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