Lot 196 , A 19th century Chinese ivory vase, carved in high relief with birds an insects amid flower and foliage height 14cm

A 19th century Chinese ivory vase, carved in high relief with birds an insects amid flower and foliage height 14cm
Estimate £150-200

There is an area of missing pieces to lower half of one side. Two splits to rim. Possible piece missing from base of one, two shallow drill holes. Two 'plugs' to base with minor splits surrounding several natural imperfections/minor nicks. Would benefit from a clean.

310g


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Sold for £240