A large Horshiapur ivory inlaid chest, India, 19th century, of rectangular form, with hinged lid, inlaid with design of ovoid medallion to lid with two surrounding rectangular cartouches in ebony and ivory chevrons, on a dense ground of leaves, the front with design of two peacocks either side of a tree, interior with fitted roll drawer, larger compartment inlaid with ivory and small open compartments, to inside lid a mirror and inlaid document holders either side, 45.5cm. x 31cm. x 18cm. high Some ivory inlay missing, particularly the chevron elements along the borders, a large quantity of loose fragments are in an envelope included with the lot