Lot 256 , A pair of Chinese ivory dragon vases, late 19th century

A pair of Chinese ivory dragon vases, late 19th century

A pair of Chinese ivory 'dragon' vases, late 19th century
Estimate £120-160

Both are loose from the bases, with glue residue visible around the base rime. There are several losses to the lutricate background carving. There are also a few chips to the foreground (dragon etc)


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Sold for £100