Asian Art II - 17th November 2011

Lot 1011

A large Chinese Canton carved ivory armorial card case c.1860

Estimate £600 - £1,000 | Hammer £4600

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Description

A large Chinese Canton carved ivory armorial card case c.1860, one side with a shield above the motto Foy Pour Devoir, the reverse with a crowned monogram, all on a ground elaborately carved with figures, horses, trees and buildings, and with dragons and birds to the sides, damage to one corner of the lid, 15.3cm. (2)