Description & Technical information
The table cabinet veneered with tortoiseshell panels backed with gold leaf within ivory borders together with ebony stringing. The drop-front opening to reveal an arrangement of drawers. The front of the cabinet with a silver double-headed eagle escutcheon and gilt-bronze handles to each side.
Stock no.: A3496
This item contains less than 10% ivory and has been registered with Defra.
Date: 17th century
Period: 1600-1750, 17th century
Origin: India, Sri Lanka
Medium: gold, Ivory, Tortoiseshell panels, gilt-bronze
Dimensions: 21 x 30 x 22 cm (8¹/₄ x 11³/₄ x 8⁵/₈ inches)
Categories: Oriental and Asian Art
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