Indo-Portuguese tortoiseshell and ivory cabinet, India, 17th-18th century. Photo courtesy Amir Mohtashemi Ltd.

The hinged cover encloses a lift out tray, the drop front opens to reveal an arrangement of 12 drawers. There is a secret sliding panel in one of the sides which lifts up to reveal a hidden arrangement of wooden drawers. The silver mounts and escutcheons are pierced and engraved. 44cm wide, 30cm high, 30cm deep

Provenance: From a private European collection

Amir Mohtashemi Ltd. MasterArt at TEFAF 2014. 14-23 march 2014 - http://www.masterart.com/