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Ceylonese 'Sri Lankan' Ebony Writing Slope

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
Very fine early 19th century carved ebony writing slope, the exterior richly carved with foliate decoration, the interior profusely inlaid with bone dots forming floral geometric patterns and fitted with inkwells, pen case, roller and secret spring loaded compartment, with lined writing surface, Sri Lanka (then Ceylon), circa 1820.

Provenance: ex collection Axel Vervoordt.

H 4 in. x W 12.25 in. x D 6.75 in.

More Information

Origin:	India
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	ebony, bone
Condition:	Good. some inlaid dots loose
Creation Date:	1830
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Indian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	catoirebdjrv
Incollect Reference #:	354466

Dimensions

W.	12.25 in;	H.	4 in;	D.	6.75 in;
W.	31.12 cm;	H.	10.16 cm;	D.	17.15 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques, established in 1991, specializes in unique pieces with “soulfulness of character,” carefully curated by Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen. Visit us at The Gallery at 200 Lex in New York City or contact us at 212.249.6612 | ythantiques@yahoo.com.