A round, shallow cosmetic pot made of elephant ivoey, which is pale in colour. The base has a small, circular, raised part at the centre. The inside of the base is curved, with a flat circular section. The lid has mother of pearl inlaid decorations in the form of leaves and branches, and a small bird. The inside of the lid is identical to the inside of the base.
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