Lot 456 , A Chinese export ivory and tortoiseshell cylindrical box and cover, early 20th century, diam. 8.5cm

A Chinese export ivory and tortoiseshell cylindrical box and cover, early 20th century, the sides of the box profusely carved in relief with flowers, tendrils and leaves, the domed cover inset with a circular tortoiseshell panel, diam. 8.5cm
Estimate £200-300

Natural inclusions to tortoiseshell, small age crack to ivory to one side near base, otherwise good.


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