Bidspirit auction | A 19th Century Ceylonese Anglo-Indian

A 19th Century Ceylonese Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill and Ebony Sliding Box - A 19th century Ceylonese (Sri Lankan) Anglo-Indian sliding-lid box of rectangular form. The box is constructed from ebony or ebonised wood and features multiple panels set with closely aligned porcupine quills. The borders and frame are decorated with numerous circular bone or ivory inlays, which contrast against the dark wood. The sliding cover reveals a plain internal wood compartment. The piece is representative of colonial-era craft from the Galle district of Ceylon, combining local materials with Western forms. No maker's marks or signatures are present on the wooden surfaces or bone inlays. Box Dimensions: 16.5 x 9.5 x 6 cm.