Likely made in Kashmir for a British military officer posted in India during the days of the Raj. The octagonal shaped, black lacquered papier mache case retains its original forged iron carrying handles, decorated on all eight sides with hand painted designs of flowering urns flanked by pairs of white doves, bordered top and bottom with repeating bands of flowers. The conforming hinged lid is profusely decorated with hand painted flowers and retaining its original hand forged iron pull, hinges and hasp, opening to reveal a segmented interior painted in a stunning vermillion red.

Dimensions, 18 inches high x 17.5 circumference.

A near identical pair described as A Pair of Anglo-Indian Low Tables were previously offered at Sothebys New York on January 24th, 2020, (Lot 787) as part of the 2-day sale of the personal effects belonging to famed York City interior designer, Mario Buatta, – the pair sold for 27,500 USD plus commission.