An Ottoman tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl and ivory casket, Turkey, 18th century

decorated with inlaid tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl with stylised foliate scrolls on the lid, the sides with panels of diamond, cube trellis and chequerboard patterning, the hinged lid opening to reveal a mirror between two compartments containing decorative floral motifs composed of paper, the interior with later velvet lining, one drawer to side, lock in front

In fairly good overall condition, the feet restored, some hairline cracks in mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell panels, some replacements and restoration, few panels missing, as viewed.
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