A Mughal Ivory & Silver Mounted Ivory Box

Northern India | 1780

Measurements: 2 1⁄4” (5.5 cm) High; 9 1⁄2” (24 cm) Wide; 3” (7.5 cm) Deep

The rectangular box of ivory with a hinged lid, the top with a long central panel carved with stylised flower heads surrounded by a carved leaf and flower border, the sides all carved with stylised flower heads, on a carved, slightly shaped plinth base, silver brackets to the corners and base and with a hinged clasp.