NORTH INDIA, 17TH CENTURY

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AN IVORY INLAID BOX
NORTH INDIA, 17TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, on four short rounded feet, with two drawers at front, the surface decorated with ivory, green-stained ivory and different woods, the seperate top inlaid with central panel of a lattice of concentric circles surrounded by a band of inlaid ivory rosettes, around this a wide band of floral sprays, edge with diamond shaped ivory inlay, the front and two sides with further ivory and wood inlaid floral sprays and geometric shapes, back and underside plain, panels probably formed into current box shape at later date
18 7/8 x 17 3/8 x 8in. (48 x 44.2 x 20.3cm.)

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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Please note that this lot requires a CITES licence for export.

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Lot Essay

A gaming board attributed to Gujarat or Sindh, which sold in these Rooms, has very similar ivory-inlaid rosettes to those present on the side panels of this box, (5 October 2010, lot 361). The inlaid panels used to cover this box have probably been salvaged from an older piece of furniture.

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