A large Kashmiri pictorial lacquered papier mache wooden writing box, North India, circa 1880, of rectangular form, depicted to lid with a ruler enthroned in a lush outdoor setting, entertained by musicians and dancers, the sides with equestrian figures, angels, dancers, hunting scenes all on a dense floral ground, the sloped lid lifting to reveal one large compartment and smaller compartments for pens, 38 diam x 25 deep x 15cm. highA large Kashmiri pictorial lacquered papier mache wooden writing box, North India, circa 1880, of rectangular form, depicted to lid with a ruler enthroned in a lush outdoor setting, entertained by musicians and dancers, the sides with equestrian figures, angels, dancers, hunting scenes all on a dense floral ground, the sloped lid lifting to reveal one large compartment and smaller compartments for pens, 38 diam x 25 deep x 15cm. high