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A MONGHYR WRITING BOX, SRI LANKA, 19TH CENTURY
The exterior almost completely covered with porcupine spines held in place by strips of ebony inlaid with small circles of ivory, opening to reveal a writing surface and below that a series of compartments, the underside of the lid with inlaid ivory composition of flowers, birds and elephants, some inlay loose - 14¾in. (37.5cm.) across
The exterior almost completely covered with porcupine spines held in place by strips of ebony inlaid with small circles of ivory, opening to reveal a writing surface and below that a series of compartments, the underside of the lid with inlaid ivory composition of flowers, birds and elephants, some inlay loose - 14¾in. (37.5cm.) across
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.