Lot 380 , A Chinese bamboo and ivory mounted perfume holder, 19th century, 19.2cm, separate wood stand

A Chinese bamboo and ivory mounted perfume holder, 19th century, well carved in high relief and openwork with mythical beast and scrolls, with key fret carved borders and pierced ivory disc ends, 19.2cm, separate wood stand
Estimate £600-800

English Private Collection purchased from the 1960's to 1980's.

One of the ivory ends has been reglued, there is some occasional glue to cracks to stabilise them particularly to the key fret carved ends and some other minor occasional age cracks, on the whole the minor restoration does not effect the central carved band.


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Sold for £4,400