A History of Fine Art in India and Ceylon, from the Earliest Times to the Present Day c16.s7.16

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A third example of Mysore sandalwood carving is, perhaps, equally good. Sir George Watt gave a commission to the most expert carvers in the State to produce the very best carved work-box they could make, leaving the decoration absolutely to their judgement and taste. His confidence was justified by the result. The side panels depict hunting and forest scenes with much feeling, in a style which reminds Sir G. Watt of Chinese and Japanese ivory carving.