Lot 541 , A Chinese rosewood and painted alabaster box, 19th century, length 35cm, width 23cm

A Chinese rosewood and painted alabaster box, 19th century, the hinged cover inset with an alabaster plaque, painted with figures on horseback with a Buddhist lion behind them, within a border of mother of pearl inlay, the sides carved in relief with dragons, the upper section and base drawer later fitted with compartment for snuff bottles, length 35cm, width 23cm
Estimate £500-800


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Sold for £550