λA 19th century Cantonese carved tortoiseshell snuff box

λA 19th century Cantonese carved tortoiseshell snuff box,

circa 1820-40,

shaped rectangular form, the cover deeply carved with figural scenes in landscape settings, the sides and base with carved decoration, metalware hinge, the front with a vacant oval cartouche, length 9cm.

Provenance: purchased from Phillips, London, Silver And Objects of Vertu, 10 April 2001.