Lot 236 , A Chinese export ivory serpentine shaped card case, 19th century, 11.5cm

A Chinese export ivory serpentine shaped card case, 19th century, carved in high relief with figures amid pavilion and trees within prunus and bamboo sprig borders, 11.5cm
Estimate £150-250

There are two slight splits to one side of the cover which extend half the way up, otherwise generally in good condition with no restoration, chips or cracks.


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Sold for £480