Lot 308 , Three Chinese export ivory card cases, 19th century, 8.5cm - 9.5cm(-)

Three Chinese export ivory card cases, 19th century, two typically carved in high relief with figures amid pavilions and trees (one lacking its cover) and the last carved with figures amid pavilions and trees within a cruciform, 8.5cm - 9.5cm
Estimate £200-300

The largest of the cases is lacking its cover, otherwise in good condition.
The second the cases carved in relief with figures amid pavilions and trees all over is in good condition
The smallest case with a cross to each side has some slight bowing to the inner sleeve otherwise minor scratches.


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Sold for £460