A CARVED EBONY ANGLO-INDIAN LIDDED BOX
India, mid to late 19th century

Of elongated rectangular shape, resting on a stepped base, surmounted by a hinged lid, the exterior carved with overlapping registers of rosette sprays intertwined with arabesque-like vegetal meanderings with foliage, encased within narrow bands of zig-zag fretwork, the centre of the lid enhanced with a large floral medallion, the interior fitted with plain sandalwood, with modern German Solingen brass hinges and lock plate, 10cm x 33.5cm x 11cm.