Anglo-Indian Sadeli Lap Desk, With Fitted Interiors

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Rare 19th century Anglo-Indian Sadeli ware inlay lap desk with fitted interiors. Exterior has geometric design. Interior has multiple compartments … more Rare 19th century Anglo-Indian Sadeli ware inlay lap desk with fitted interiors. Exterior has geometric design. Interior has multiple compartments and folds out into a lap desk with blue velvet lining. Brass handles to the sides, the entire surface inlaid with plaques of bone inset with sadeli micro-mosaic roundels and triangles bordered by geometric bands. The large scale and exquisite workmanship make this a very fine example of this type of box. less