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A closely related writing slope sold at Christie's South Kensington, 12 June 2014, lot 155
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GALLE DISTRICT, SRI LANKA, 19TH CENTURY
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AN INTRICATELY CARVED DARKWOOD TRAVELLING WRITING SLOPE
GALLE DISTRICT, SRI LANKA, 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form with flat top, the deeply carved floral decoration consisting of elegant scrollwork bearing oversized leaves, lotus buds and flowerheads, the lid opening to reveal compartments, a cylindrical ivory inlaid ruler and a hinged slope, the interior's ivory-inlaid decoration of dotted rosettes and scrollwork arranged around a central medallion inhabited by an elephant on a lotiform base
5 3/8 x 16 1/8 x 9in. (13.5 x 41 x 23cm.)
GALLE DISTRICT, SRI LANKA, 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form with flat top, the deeply carved floral decoration consisting of elegant scrollwork bearing oversized leaves, lotus buds and flowerheads, the lid opening to reveal compartments, a cylindrical ivory inlaid ruler and a hinged slope, the interior's ivory-inlaid decoration of dotted rosettes and scrollwork arranged around a central medallion inhabited by an elephant on a lotiform base
5 3/8 x 16 1/8 x 9in. (13.5 x 41 x 23cm.)
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.