Rare antique 17th century Indo-Portuguese rosewood contador box. The fall front revealing a fitted interior with a faux three drawer front long drawer, a central pair of faux front drawers as one deep drawer, flanked by a pair of single drawers, all inlaid in ivory. The outer casket inlaid with ivory and brass bound, fitted with drop bronze carry handles, forged iron hinges and lock, some losses. Private collection Melbourne. Approx 21.5 cm high, 34 cm wide, 25 cm depth