A Sri Lankan Tortoiseshell and Ivory veneered writing-box
Late 17th century
Rectangular, the borders ivory-veneered, the sandalwood chest tortoiseshell-veneered, with brass lockplate, key included.
H. 10 x W. 46.5 x D. 31.5 cm
Rectangular, the borders ivory-veneered, the sandalwood chest tortoiseshell-veneered, with brass lockplate, key included.
H. 10 x W. 46.5 x D. 31.5 cm
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