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
