AN IVORY-VENEERED HARDWOOD WORKBOX
VIZAGAPATAM, EASTERN INDIA, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Of octagonal form, with flat cover, the carved decoration inlaid with black lac with floral scrolls, ivory panels fixed to the body with steel or brass studs, the cover opening to reveal a removable tray with eight lidded compartments, with lock, key lacking
3 5/8 x 11½ x 9¾in. (9.4 x 29.4 x 24.8cm.)
AN IVORY-VENEERED HARDWOOD WORKBOX
VIZAGAPATAM, EASTERN INDIA, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Of octagonal form, with flat cover, the carved decoration inlaid with black lac with floral scrolls, ivory panels fixed to the body with steel or brass studs, the cover opening to reveal a removable tray with eight lidded compartments, with lock, key lacking
3 5/8 x 11½ x 9¾in. (9.4 x 29.4 x 24.8cm.)