A fine Chinese Canton ivory card case 19th century
Estimate £1,200 - £1,800 | Hammer £1800
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Description
A fine Chinese Canton ivory card case 19th century, carved in relief with many fish and crustaceans, the eyes inset with coral or hardstones, the reverse with a panel containing figures and pagodas, 10.8cm. (2)
Cf. Silver and Carving of the Old China Trade, pl.36 for an almost identical example.
