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    Sale 5331

    Indian and Islamic Works of Art and Textiles

    London, South Kensington

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    11 April 2008

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    • A PORTUGUESE INLAID CHEST, CEY
    Lot 384

    A PORTUGUESE INLAID CHEST, CEYLON, 18TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 2,750

    Estimate

    GBP 500 - GBP 700

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    A PORTUGUESE INLAID CHEST, CEYLON, 18TH CENTURY
    Of rectangular form, with geometric inlaid wood design to top, brass handles to either side, the front opening down to reveal nine drawers with ivory knobs - 14 1/4in (36.2cm) wide

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