Lot 359 , A Japanese ivory cane handle, a faux amber lion-dog and an enamel and ivory pill box
A Japanese ivory cane handle, a faux amber lion-dog and an enamel and ivory pill box
Estimate £50-80
The lion figure has some light scuffs and surface scratches, there are some minor natural inclusions including some pitting. The enamel box is cracked with losses and has other minor signs of wear. The ivory figure has some natural thin vertical splits and other typical minor imperfections in the manufacture
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Sold for £70