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Indian Inlaid Table Top Cabinet

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
Fine early 19th Century Indian bone inlaid padouk miniature secretary, Monghyr, the two doors inlaid with flowers, vines and birds opening to reveal a fall front writing surface, the reverse side of the doors fitted with pigeonholes with scalloped dividers, over two drawers with similar inlay and standing on original turned feet.
For a very similar example, see "Furniture from British India and Ceylon," by Amin Jaffer, page 236, illustration 77.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	padouk, bone
Condition:	Good. Good antique condition
Creation Date:	1830
Styles / Movements:	Indian, Traditional
Book References:	Luxury Goods from India: The Art of the Indian Cabinet-Maker by Amin Jaffer
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00001566
Incollect Reference #:	719463

Dimensions

W.	11.5 in;	H.	17.5 in;	D.	7 in;
W.	29.21 cm;	H.	44.45 cm;	D.	17.78 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.