Lot 240 , A Chinese export ivory box containing mother-of-pearl counters, 19th century, width 7.3cm

A Chinese export ivory box containing mother-of-pearl counters, 19th century, the box and counters carved in relief with figures amid pavilions and trees, width 7.3cm
Estimate £200-300

Some of the joints are little loose and may require glueing, the interior of the box still has some of the blue silk lining, however one of the silk covered card dividers is lacking on one side of the circular mother of pearl counters, the cover is a little grubby to the relief carved decoration, otherwise in reasonable condition.
There are eight circular counters and six rectangular counters.


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Sold for £320