Antique Late 1800's/Early 1900's Indian Star Tortoise Shell & Hardwood Casket

Antique Late 1800's/Early 1900's Indian Star Tortoise Shell & Hardwood Casket.
A carved wooden Indian Star Tortoise Tea Caddy/Casket - housing a real shell supported on carved wooden legs, head and tail. The lid is hinged to reveal a hidden compartment and interior inlaid with box wood, mahogany and ebony in a starburst pattern.
30cm in length
17cm in width
16cm in height