Lot 449 , A Chinese export ivory card case, 19th century, 8.3cm

A Chinese export ivory card case, 19th century, carved in high relief with figures amid pavilions and trees, with dragons to the corners, 8.3cm
Estimate £200-300

Shrinkage cracks to the ivory all over and a tiny gap between the cover and base of the card case when slid together, the inner sleeve of the card case is bowed and split, some losses to some branches at the bottom of the card case beneath figures one one side, a little grubby all over.


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Sold for £240