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SOUTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
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AN IVORY-VENEERED SANDALWOOD BOX
SOUTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, each side with applied foliated scrolling tendrils, the borders with garlands of repeating split palmette motifs, the hinged sloped lid with further floral decoration flanking avian medallions, the center with a glazed painting of a ruler sitting in a howdah on his elephant, the mahout pointing an ankus forward and a servant holding a flywhisk, the main compartment with two brass clasps, possibly to hold qalams, with brass lock, the key lacking
9½ x 11¼ x 2½in. ( 24 x 28.5 x 6.5cm.)
SOUTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, each side with applied foliated scrolling tendrils, the borders with garlands of repeating split palmette motifs, the hinged sloped lid with further floral decoration flanking avian medallions, the center with a glazed painting of a ruler sitting in a howdah on his elephant, the mahout pointing an ankus forward and a servant holding a flywhisk, the main compartment with two brass clasps, possibly to hold qalams, with brass lock, the key lacking
9½ x 11¼ x 2½in. ( 24 x 28.5 x 6.5cm.)
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.
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