Y A mother-of-pearl and abalone veneered wood box

Y A mother-of-pearl and abalone veneered wood box, almost certainly Mughal Gujarat, first half 18th century and later, rectangular and decorated overall with repeating geometric stellar motifs within lozenge form borders; the cover with leather hinge, the interior with silk lining, 6.5cm high, 30cm wide, 23cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useChips and losses to the tesserae, this reveals the underlying composition/adhesive the hinge is misplaced and wonky and does not close 'true' at time of report - this will probably require some attention The lining appears to be later, the base material also later appliedMarks, stains, and discolourationPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer