Lot 441 , A Chinese export ivory twin handled basket, late 19th century, 21.5cm

A Chinese export ivory twin handled basket, late 19th century, the centre carved in high relief with figures amid trees, the segmented panels fretted and carved in low relief with figures amid pavilions and trees, on a fretted stand, 21.5cm
Estimate £200-300

Basket is complete but manu of the sections have been messily reglued, some occasional age cracks to the ivory.


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Sold for £900