A Mughal ivory scribe's pen-box, India, 17th/18th century

composed of ivory plaques set in a rectangular format, the exterior carved throughout with floral medallions and leafy borders, with a hinged cover revealing an interior consisting of an ivory pen holder and two gilt-metal inkwells

In overall good condition, some very slight staining to parts of ivory, as viewed.
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