Asian Art I - 21st May 2014
Lot 88
λ A fine Chinese Canton ivory rectangular sewing box c.1800
Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £8000
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Description
λ A fine Chinese Canton ivory rectangular sewing box c.1800, with a removable compartmentalised tray containing various implements, the hinged cover intricately carved in relief with many figures engaged in daily life, with pagodas, river boats and bridges amidst pine, prunus and willow, all within an elaborate foliate border, the underneath with a cartouche containing the monogram 'I W', a loose metal handle to each end, 28.1cm. (3)