Lot

12 x 29 x 19 cm

wood sculpture

Large sewing box, carved from ebony wood with fine details on flowers and vines. The cover opens to reveal a top layer with compartments; The caps display floral motifs on an intricately carved bone or inlays with geometric designs. The bottom of the top cover features a circular fouling of flowers carved into bone with a central elephant medallion.
Anglo-Indian work from the 19th century.