Rare Anglo-Indian carved and pierced ivory casket of rectangular form with pierced geometric designs on top and all sides. The base has a projecting moulding above a pierced and shaped apron and four elephant-form feet. (small loss on rear panel)
Delhi, circa 1880, probably Faquir Chand.
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