A Katamkari Company School workbox, India, 19th century, in the form of a sarcophagus, on four brass feet, with brass handles either side, the exterior decoration of cubes, the interior with three lidded compartments, with further ivory spools, ivory inlaid compartments, 44.2 x 23.7cm. deep x 5.5cm. high With losses to katamkari inlay throughout in small areas, one scroll element to side of lid with the back ivory element missing, one foot loose

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