Lot 249 , A Chinese ivory model of a quail and a gourd shaped ivory snuff bottle, 19th century, 6.8cm

A Chinese ivory model of a quail and a gourd shaped ivory snuff bottle, 19th century, 6.8cm

A Chinese ivory model of a quail and a gourd shaped ivory snuff bottle, 19th century, the quail with inset eyes, 6.8cm
Estimate £150-250

From the collection of a Hong Kong Tea Merchant who worked for Jardine Matheson & Co Ltd, before 1940.


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