Oriental Ceramics & Works of Art - 15th July 2005

Lot 66

A Chinese tortoiseshell cylindrical box and cover

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £380

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Description

A Chinese tortoiseshell cylindrical box and cover, the reticulated sides and lid carved with many small rats climbing amidst a fruiting grapevine, the rats carved so they move, together with a small hardwood plaque carved with calligraphy, 19th/20th century, 9.5cm. (2)