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GUJARAT OR SINDH, NORTH INDIA, 17TH CENTURY
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AN IVORY INLAID WOODEN CASKET
GUJARAT OR SINDH, NORTH INDIA, 17TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form with ivory inlaid decoration, with six drawers, front of casket divided into nine equal-sized ivory framed decorative panels each depicting mahouts riding elephants on scrolling floral background, top with central cartouche and four spandrels surrounded by geometric and flowering vine borders, sides with central rosette with spandrels surrounded by similar double border, back with large oval medallion decorated with scrolling palmettes, surrounded by spandrels and similar double border, original wooden front to casket now removed leaving drawers exposed
22in. (55.9cm.) wide
GUJARAT OR SINDH, NORTH INDIA, 17TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form with ivory inlaid decoration, with six drawers, front of casket divided into nine equal-sized ivory framed decorative panels each depicting mahouts riding elephants on scrolling floral background, top with central cartouche and four spandrels surrounded by geometric and flowering vine borders, sides with central rosette with spandrels surrounded by similar double border, back with large oval medallion decorated with scrolling palmettes, surrounded by spandrels and similar double border, original wooden front to casket now removed leaving drawers exposed
22in. (55.9cm.) wide
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
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