Lot 226 , A Chinese Zitan wood and ivory mounted box and cover, Qing dynasty, width 8.5cm, slight shrinkage to cover

A Chinese Zitan wood and ivory mounted box and cover, Qing dynasty, of rectangular form with re-entrant corners, the cover mounted with an ivory plaque carved in high relief with a dragon chasing a pearl, the base on four tapering feet, width 8.5cm, slight shrinkage to cover
Estimate £500-700


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Sold for £480