A rare Anglo-Indian games box
Crafted from ebonized... Lot 204
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A rare Anglo-Indian games box
Crafted from ebonized sandalwood, sandalwood, and ivory
The exterior is veneered in ebonized sandalwood and ivory, featuring a richly decorated chessboard with sadeli (micro-mosaic) friezes and carved in low relief with foliage, animal motifs, and landscapes with buildings
The interior with a backgammon board adorned with sadeli work
India, 19th century
(minor defects and restorations)
8x46,5x23,5 cm
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