AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY ANGLO INDIAN VIZAGAPATAM PORCUPINE QUILL SEWING BOX

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY ANGLO INDIAN VIZAGAPATAM PORCUPINE QUILL SEWING BOX

of sarcophagus form, surmounted by a lobed ivory finial, decorated with porcupine quills throughout and engraved bone panels depicting a foliate motif, on four bone, lobed feet, the sandalwood interior with ivory flower head to the centre of the inside of the lid, and removable tray with fitted compartments, some with engraved ivory lids,

24cm wide x 18cm deep x 17cm high

This lot is subject to CITES due to the ivory.