Indo-Portuguese Table Cabinet

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Indo-Portuguese Table Cabinet

Amir Mohtashemi Ltd.

Date 17th century

Period 1600-1750, 17th century

Origin India, Sri Lanka

Medium gold, Ivory, Tortoiseshell panels, gilt-bronze

Dimension 21 x 30 x 22 cm (8¹/₄ x 11³/₄ x 8⁵/₈ inches)

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

Dimension: 21 x 30 x 22 cm (8¹/₄ x 11³/₄ x 8⁵/₈ inches)

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