A Singhalese ivory double-pipe holder made for the export market

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A Singhalese ivory double-pipe holder made for the export market
with foliate gilt-metal mounts, pierced and carved with birds and tree shrews among continuous bands of scrolling leaves and flowers within dotted borders, the base with a flowerhead, the interior fitted with two sections -- 21¼.in (54cm) long, 18th Century.
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