A complete set of lacquered papier-mache circular game cards (Ganjifa) in their original box, Ind...

A complete set of lacquered papier-mache circular game cards (Ganjifa) in their original box, India, 19th century, the box of rectangular form with slightly raised lid, the polychrome painted decoration to lid depicting a courtly scene inside a palace, musicians and a pair of lovers, the sides with a procession of a ruler mounted on a heavily caparisoned elephant followed by his retinue, the lid sliding to reveal 96 circular playing cards, with gold and polychrome decoration of courtly scenes, processions, and floral decorations, 15.5cm x 8.2cm. high