A rare early 19th century finely carved and turned ivory tempietto. Anglo-Indian, ca 1830. H: 15.0 in (38.0 cm). W: 6.7 in (17.0 cm) © 2012 MALLETT ANTIQUES.

the pagoda top resting on a cylinder finished with intricate, pierced geometric patterns, the lower section in the form of a baldacchino supported by six curving columns carved with foliate decoration and six inner barley twist columns above a small temple. Resting on a turned ebonised base.  http://www.mallettantiques.com