Anglo Ceylonese Ebony Box / Writing Slope pottery Pieces of such quality and

Pieces of such quality and rarity are highly desirable amongst connoisseurs

lending the mirror an air of classical refinement

organic curves typical of rural ceramics

this piece’s precisely defined crystals and remarkable hue exemplify the finest qualities seen in top-tier Brazilian amethyst geodes

mahogany block feet

Anglo Ceylonese Ebony Box / Writing Slope pottery Pieces of such quality andExceptionally fine mid 19th century Anglo Ceylonese ebony writing slope, with richly carved foliate and floral detail opening to a fold out writing slope with fitted storage, drawers, and ink wells decorated with bone dots. This box has panels of solid ebony, and the quality of the carving is particularly accomplished.