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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