PROBABLY BOMBAY, 19TH CENTURY

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A GROUP OF THREE ANGLO-INDIAN INLAID IVORY AND SANDLEWOOD BOXES**
PROBABLY BOMBAY, 19TH CENTURY
Two rectangular and decorated with central radiating pattern ornamented with stars and geometric motifs, on ball feet
The largest 2¼ in. (6 cm.) high, 7 in. (18cm.) wide, 5 in. (13 cm.) deep (3)

Provenance

The form of inlay on these boxes corresponds to a labelled box in the Victorian and Albert Museum, London, of similar geometric design including sadeli, micromosaic inlay of varying materials (see A. Jaffer, Furniture from British India and Ceylon, London, 2001, p. 321, fig. 136.

Special notice

Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species. 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

Lot Essay

The form of inlay on these boxes corresponds to a labelled box in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, with similar geometric design including sadeli, micromosaic inlay of varying materials (see A. Jaffer, Furniture from British India and Ceylon, London, 2001, p. 321, fig. 136).

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