Portable Writing Desk
ca. 1867 (made)
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Writing case, rosewood carved within borders of ebony and ivory sadeli, Bhowanis Hanker Hariuvlubb, Bombay, ca. 1867
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 9 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Rosewood, carved within borders of ebony and ivory sadeli; veneered exterior, with silvered brass lock and hinges and brass key and carrying handles; underside lined with green velvet; interior lined with sandalwood; front lid opens to reveal blue velvet lined writing surface |
| Brief description | Writing case, rosewood carved within borders of ebony and ivory sadeli, Bhowanis Hanker Hariuvlubb, Bombay, ca. 1867 |
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| Bibliographic reference | Jaffer, Amin Furniture from British India and Ceylon: A Catalogue of the Collections in the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Peabody Essex Museum. London : V&A Publications, 2001. 416 p., ill. ISBN 1851773185.p.323, pl.140. |
| Other number | 6,526 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 02259:1 to 9/(IS) |
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| Record created | December 2, 2002 |
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