Mid-19th century decorative Ceylonese writing box
Mid-19th century decorative Ceylonese writing box mounted with a tortoise. The satinwood box inlayed with ebony. The shell of the turtle opens on hinges to reveal inlaid compartments. The interior with slope writing surface and pen compartments.
Circa: | 1840 |
Period: | Victorian |
Origin: | Sri Lanka |
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Stock #: | MA869 |
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