Indian box of sandalwood inlaid with silver, ivory and enamel (descriptive name)

Box of sandalwood intricately carved with floral motifs, four legged animals (including elephant), and birds. Inlaid with silver, ivory and enamel patterned borders along each edge. Inside fully lined with plum-coloured velvet. Lock mechanism but no key.

Exterior bottom of box covered with plum-coloured velvet.

13217 (ethnology)

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