You're welcome Ian.   
 
And I also agree with Ian on it being banati.  There is also a possibility that it could be a form of narra wood burl. 
 
In any case it is a good example of early repair, especially the way the front repair is skillfully carved into the rest of the okir.  Very impressive workmanship!
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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