Anglo Ceylonese Ebony Box / Writing Slope pottery This simulated bamboo campaign settee

This simulated bamboo campaign settee reflects the period’s fascination with Far Eastern design influences

producing a dynamic contrast of colour and grain

and practical forms converge

making it a statement piece in both traditional and modern interiors

Anglo Ceylonese Ebony Box / Writing Slope pottery This simulated bamboo campaign setteeExceptionally 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.