SRI LANKA, 18TH CENTURY

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A CARVED IVORY VENEERED WOODEN CASKET
SRI LANKA, 18TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form on four rounded feet, with wide base rising through slightly narrower mid-section with hinged lid and slight overhang, front divided into one large drawer and a pair of smaller drawers, each with key fittings, the surface with ivory panels carved with scrolling floral vine on cross-hatched ground, the lid with carved ivory panels decorated with birds inhabiting scrolling floral vine, wood edges stained black
9 7/8 x 18 x 13¼in. (25 x 45.8 x 33.7cm.)

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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.

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Intricately carved ivory veneered cabinets were very sought-after luxury items produced under Dutch patronage in 18th Century Sri Lanka. The intricately carved floral designs tended not to confirm to recognizable floral forms yet had a great sense of movement and flow in the carved work. For a discussion of Sri Lankan ivory veneered furniture from the 18th century see Amin Jaffer, Luxury Goods from India, London 2002, pp.68-69.