AN INDIAN CARVED SANDALWOOD, IVORY AND SADELI-WORK MINIATURE CABINET

Sadeli-work is a form of inlay made by binding together strips of ivory, ebony, stag's horn, sandalwood and white metal, arranging them in geometrical patterns, then thinly slicing across the bundles. The thin sheets were applied to the surfaces of small objects, mostly wooden boxes. Western India was the main centre of production.

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.