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Sadeli Work Box
India, circa 1830-1850
Ivory, ebony, pewter and sandalwood
H: 3 1/4 W: 8 1/8 D: 6 inches
#JA001475
This fine Indian box is decorated with Sadeli work, consisting of inlaid ivory, green dyed ivory, ebony and pewter, all over a sandalwood core. It was most certainly made for export to Europe.