A large Indo-Portuguese Ivory-Inlaid Scribe's Cabinet, North West India, 17th century

of rectangular form with a lockable hinged drop front revealing nine panels forming seven drawers, each panel composed of ivory with a metallic ring handle, the central panel with green-coloured spandrels and the others with red-coloured spandrels, the exterior inlaid with ivory overlapping circles and flowerheads within them, bordered with a row of flowerhead motifs, curved handles to each side, with key 

In fair condition, some missing and some replaced ivory parts, including some overpainting, some knocks and wear to surface consistent with age and use, as viewed.
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