An Anglo-Indian quill box constructed of natural and marquetry inlaid ebony wood. With interior ebony plaque depicting a naturally incised lion with "Matara," a city in Sri Lanka inscribed underneath. 19th C.
W. 26cm (10 1/4in)

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Condition report available upon request.