λ AN INDO-PORTUGUESE IVORY AND TORTOISESHELL TABLE JEWELLERY CASKET

λ AN INDO-PORTUGUESE IVORY AND TORTOISESHELL TABLE JEWELLERY CASKET

18TH CENTURY

of sarcophagus shape, the hinged lid with glazed and tortoiseshell panels, some with floral decoration, with parquetry bands and green stained ivory borders, revealing lidded compartments and a lift-out tray, with secret drawers, the interior with a similar arrangement and with the addition of velvet lined ring holders

27cm high, 35.6cm wide, 25.5cm deep