λ A BIDRI SILVER-INLAID OCTAGONAL INKWELL WITH A SADELI IVORY-INLAID STAND Bidar, Deccan, Central India, the base probably from Mumbai, second half 19th century Comprising a lidded inkwell, of octagonal shape, the interior divided into three individual compartments for the ink, powder, and soot, each surmounted by a silver lid, the silver-inlaid decoration on the exterior arranged in overlapping horizontal registers featuring rosette stems on the base, lotus flower trellis around the lid's edges, and two concentric bands of foliage and stylised palmettes on the lid's top, 10cm x 10.5cm; and a matching octagonal sadeli work stand, inlaid with micro-mosaic marquetry made of ivory, metal wire, stained bone, and wooden tesserae in the shape of miniature starbursts, the interior lined in green felt, the base lined in brown velvet, 2.3cm x 17cm. λ This item may require Export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK. It is the buyer's responsibility to find out and conform to the specific export requirements of their country and ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping.