λ An Anglo-Indian ebony and ivory box

λ An Anglo-Indian ebony and ivory box, of sarcophagus shape and decorated with sadeli mosaic bands of flowers, the ivory heightened with lac, the hinged lid inlaid with a monkey feeding her baby with berries, with birds and butterflies, with an outer band of flowers, with a velvet lined interior, on silvered bun feet, early 19th century, the panels probably earlier, 8.9cm high, 23cm wide, 17cm deep.

Provenance: Antigone Clarke & Joseph O'Kelly, Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies & Society, 1700-1880, 2nd Edition, p.206, fig.295.