Lot 936 , A Chinese export ivory card case and a similar tangram puzzle, 19th century, 8.5 and 5.1cm

A Chinese export ivory card case and a similar tangram puzzle, 19th century, each carved in relief with figures amid pavilions and trees, 8.5 and 5.1cm
Estimate £300-400

The card case has some light staining all over but is essentially in good condition with no chips, cracks or restoration, the tangram puzzle has been re-glued at the joints where they have come loose but the puzzle itself inside is complete with no losses, chips or restoration.


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Sold for £320